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an you believe we are nearing the end of summer vacation? Our days of sleeping in, relaxing at the beach or in the backyard pool, and staying up late to stargaze (or watch the spectacular evening lightning shows) are coming to an end.

It’s time to dust off the books, get caught up on summer reading, and get ready to go back to school. For many of us, that means braving the stores to stock up on school supplies.

Starting to feel overwhelmed? Have no fear; Our City Magazine has got you covered! Our City Magazine’s Back to School Guide provides parents and students a great resource to find activities, tutors, schools and more. Whether you are looking for a nurturing preschool, a Spanish tutor, a gymnastics coach or almost anything else you can think of, our comprehensive guide has all the information you need.

If your family is like mine, you will be getting the most out of each one of these final days. So, enjoy and let us help you get ready for school.

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Back to school guide 19,20 Preschools/Schools 20 Tutoring 20 Afterschool Activities

message from police chief 21 The IMPACT of PACT (Police and Community Together)

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chamber news 22 Teen Court Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Aventura Marketing Council

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We Want YOU – World War II Veterans Residing in Aventura Invited on Free Trip to Washington DC

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Local Girl Scout Troop Finds the Purr-fect Solution for Shelter Cats

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Sterling Aventura’s Residents Worked the Runway to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer’s Association®

10 Mayor George Vallejo Delivers the 2016 North Miami Beach State of the City Address

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1st YouthSpark Summer Camps – This FREE camp held at the Microsoft Store inside the Aventura Mall teaches kids of all ages coding and game and app creation in this computer science opportunity. Camps include Kodu Makerspace, Learn to Code Flatverse and Start Your Own Business.

The 90 minute camps are for four consecutive days. Seats are limited and registration is necessary. 10:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For specific dates and times visit microsoftstore.com/ aventuramall. (Also on August 8th and August 15th)

Chess Club – Mondays and Saturdays through September fans of the classic game can sharpen their chess skills by playing together. Best for ages 8 and up: Age(s): Teen (12-18 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.), Adult (18 years+). Games take place from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the teen area at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.

Preschool Storytime – Preschoolers ages 3-5 years old will enjoy stories, songs and activities. 10:30am at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura.

For more information (305) 931-5512.

Beach. For more information 305-6820726. 5:00pm at Golden Glades Branch Library – 100 NE 166th Street, Miami.

For more information, please call 305-787-1544. (Also on August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)

2nd Get in the Game: Duct Tape Project – Create a duct tape wallet using colors of your choice. 4:00pm Space is limited. Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. Best for ages 8-18. Call or visit the branch for more information (305) 931-5512.

shown to improve health, healing and intelligence. 1:00 pm at Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512. (Also on August 10th and 31st) Teen Book & Film Club – Read the book ahead of time and join us for the film screening and discussion. On the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:00-7:30 pm. Best for children ages 13 and up. Visit the Information Desk in order to request a copy of the book Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura.

For more information (305) 931-5512.

Yoga & Mindfulness Practice – Bring a mat or a towel and a water bottle to this health and fitness event. Ages 12 and up are welcome to experience this opportunity. 6:00pm at the Golden Glades Branch Library - 100 NE 166th Street, Miami. For more information, please call 305-787-1544.

Falun Gong Meditation and Exercise – Falun Gong is an ancient, high-level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration is required. 1:00pm at Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512. (Also on August 9th)

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Internet Basics – Introduction to the internet and guided simple searches using a web browser. 11:00 am for adults 18 years and up. Golden Glades Branch Library – 100 NE 166th Street, Miami. For more information, please call 305-787-1544.

“El Musiu” – Presented in Spanish, the biographical stand-up and musical presentation performed by one of the most talented and respected singer and composer in the Spanish music scene: IIan Chester. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center – 3385 N.E. 188 Street, Aventura - Buy tickets online at www. aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877311-7469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

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Meditation – Join Henry Brown, author of Enoch’s Way, for a relaxing afternoon of guided meditation and reflection. Meditation has been

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Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer.

Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited, so it’s advised to come on time.

Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach.

Please call (305)749-1843 or email maureen@humanesocietymiami.org for more information. (Also held on August 20th)

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P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more.

The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:003:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800. For full story see

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We Want YOU – World War II Veterans Residing in Aventura Invited on Free Trip to Washington DC Last Mission” via the Internet. Just go to honorflightsouthflorida.org, and click the “Nominate a Vet” link on left side. Simply fill out the contact form to share the name onor Flight South Florida is looking for World War II Veterans in Broward, and contact information of the Veteran you wish to nominate and honor.

Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe counties to participate in “Operation One Last Mission”. This program takes veterans to Washington, DC on a charter flight this fall.

Veterans are encouraged to register for flights at www.honorflightThe non-profit charity wants to thank and pay tribute to as many heroes, southflorida.org or by calling 855-359-1838. Honor Flight South especially World War II veterans, by honoring and remembering them. This Florida, Inc. (HFSF) is a federal non-profit 501(c)(3) charity, 100% fully escorted trip, currently scheduled on October 8th, is free of charge to those all-volunteer organization dedicated solely to honoring Veterans in nominated.

Broward, Dade, and Monroe counties. Every donation received goes The mission includes round-trip airfare, deluxe bus transportation, meals, soutoward honoring and flying the Veterans to Washington DC. venir t-shirts and other amenities to travel comfortably. Disabled Veterans are also welcome. Top priority is given to the most senior patriots to make sure they have an opportunity to take part of this program.

This experience includes visits to the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice. The highlight of every trip is the visit to the World War II Memorial. A group photo will also be taken at this symbolic monument. In addition, each trip includes a stop at the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery where one can see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Past Honor Flights have included stops at the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and even the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial. If time permits, a short bus tour of the Washington DC area is also scheduled.

The group will be escorted through the city by a team of welltrained volunteers. In addition, each veteran will be accompanied by a guardian who pays $400 for round-trip airfare, buses and meals. Paramedics and doctors will also be available.

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Local Girl Scout Troop Finds the Purr-fect Solution for Shelter Cats

By Beverly Perkins

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hen one mentions girl scouts, one typically thinks of cookies. The nationally known annual sale actually helps fund new adventures and life-changing opportunities for young girls.

The cookies may be delicious, but the girls selling them are also extremely sweet.

Local Girl Scout Troop 800 currently consists of approximately 16 girls who are students at the St. Rose of Lima School in Miami Shores. For the past six years, these girls have grown together. Many began their Girl Scout career as Daisies in kindergarten.

They then moved up the ranks to Brownies (2nd and 3rd grades), then Juniors (4th and 5th grades), and now entering middle school as Cadettes (6th, 7th and 8th grades).

The Troop does multiple fundraisers throughout the year in addition to the iconic sale. However, a couple years ago they held a bake sale at their church raising $350. The girls unanimously decided that they wanted to use the funds raised to help animals. Although, they can choose what to do with the money, troops are not able to donate money. Troops

must donate goods.

This ambitious group chose to work with The Humane Society of Greater Miami. They did a bit of research and found out that the shelter cats and kittens were in need of some exercise toys. The girls found the purr-fect solution – an exercise wheel.

Unfortunately, this cat treadmill was quite costly.

Indoor pets need exercise to stay happy and healthy, and the determined troop found an affordable one if they assembled it themselves. These rising 6th graders ordered, delivered and constructed the aircraft like structure for the frisky felines at the North Miami shelter this past June. Fortunately, they had money left over and were able to purchase a variety of Nylabones for the canines. This donation became a hands-on community project and something they are proud of as they watched, played and had fun with the appreciative pets.

“We had the funds for this donation in our account for some time, so it was exciting to finally give these donations to the animal shelter,” said Troop Leader Pearl Perez. “The visit brought both smiles and tears.

Smiles because they all loved interacting with the animals, as well as tears to see how many animals are in need of a home.”

To become a Girl Scout or to find a troop in your local community contact the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida at 305253-4841 or visit www.girlscoutsfl.org.

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Sterling Aventura’s Residents Worked the Runway to Raise Funds for the Alzheimer’s Association®

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merican actor, drag queen, model, recording artist, author and television personality RuPaul achieved international fame as a drag queen with the hit song “Supermodel (You Better Work)”. Not only does this talented individual continue to raise money for charities, Aventura’s very own seniors from The Sterling Aventura “worked it” at their first annual fashion show to raise funds for their cause.

This group’s cause is the Alzheimer’s Association®. Held annually on the summer solstice, “The Longest Day” nationwide event raises funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association®.

The duration of the sunrise to sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.

Teams are encouraged to honor someone facing the disease by creating and participating in an activity they love. Upon registration they are asked to raise a minimum of $1,600 to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Sterling Aventura Team chose to hold several events throughout the month of June to bring attention to the cause. The area’s finest memory care and assisted living facility enjoyed a BBQ followed by a Staff Jeans Day and finally a summer fashion show.

Resident “models”, including the staff, provided their own clothes and did their own make up before walking the catwalk to the sounds of classic oldies from the 1950’s. Staff members from management, dining service and rehabilitation participated. There was a large show of support for the worthwhile cause as the entire community was also able to be involved.

Miriam Masia, Resident Programs Director and Daniel Dhanaram, Program Coordinator were thrilled with the program’s success and were happy to be able to donate all the proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association on behalf of Team Sterling.

“It was wonderful to see our residents feeling so obviously proud and happy as they walked the runway”, said Masia. “Often times, the elderly can feel invisible in our society but today here at The Sterling, they took center stage!” Dhanaram followed by saying, “We even had several men walk the runway, with colorful summer fashions.”

Although The Sterling has daily entertainment and special events throughout the month, this was the first time for a fashion show and one to be repeated.

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Mayor George Vallejo Delivers the 2016 North Miami Beach State of the City Address

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ayor George Vallejo and the members of the North Miami Beach City Council hosted the 2016 State of the City address on Wednesday, June 22nd at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater. The event, which was sponsored by FPL, iPic Theaters and Waste Management, had more than 150 attendees, including civic partners who serve on City boards, commissions and committees, elected officials, and others whose involvement is invaluable to the North Miami Beach community.

In his address, Mayor Vallejo focused on a theme of positive transformation, outlining accomplishments from the past two years and opportunities in the years ahead that will continue to transform the landscape of North Miami Beach. Mayor Vallejo explained that every corner of the City was experiencing a renaissance built on four pillars: (1) “Fiscally Stable Government,” (2) “Cleaner & More Beautiful”, (3) “A Safer City” and (4) “Government Done Right.”

He elaborated on the significant accomplishments the City achieved thanks to the help of his Council colleagues and the current City administration led

by City Manager, Ana M. Garcia. The Mayor and City Council created a clear path for the City by unanimously adopting the City’s Strategic Plan. The plan that includes the North Miami Beach Vision and Mission Statements. The policy agenda that helps the City operate under an open and transparent means to achieve and set goals. Throughout the rest of the evening, the Mayor continued to praise the City’s outstanding and professional staff for following the North Miami Beach R.I.S.E. (Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence) Standards. The standard that infuses every single one of the NMB employees.

Mayor Vallejo celebrated the major accomplishments of the year, including the modernization of the City’s Zoning Code that was unanimously adopted by the City Council. He applauded the arrival of over a dozen new developments across North Miami Beach, some which led the City to rank the highest in property value improvement with an average property value improvement of 16.5% over

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the past year. The Mayor praised the reduction of the City’s carbon footprint by being serviced by a CNG fleet in Recycling, Residential Garbage, and bulk trash. The Mayor congratulated the City for creating Master Plans for both the Parks & R.E.C. and N.M.B. Water Departments, and the North Miami Beach Police Department for being fully-staffed for the first time in 10 years.

Continuing the celebration, the Mayor praised the rest of the accomplishments as the City successfully negotiated and approved a 3 year police contract allowing them to retain and recruit the very best law enforcement officers; updated an aging fleet for Code, Police, Parks and Utilities; completely overhauled the SR826 (163rd Street) corridor; installed an award-winning gateway feature East of Biscayne; tripled beautification and landscape efforts with the establishment of the Neighborhood Maintenance Beautification Team; completed a transit study, doubled the hours of weekly service, increased ridership by 41% and designed and purchased a state of the art trollies; upgraded the building process and provided same day inspection and permitting that led to successful grand openings such as iPic Theaters, Marina Palms, and Aldi; broke ground at the former Hazel Fazzino Nursery

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which will soon be transformed into a 1.25 acre park for their community; and completed traffic calming projects at both Uleta and Government Center, the latter of which received the Neat Streets award by Miami-Dade County. All this was accomplished in a financially sound, and fiscally responsible climate.

“We have accomplished a lot, and this was because our vision, mission and goals are welldefined, have been clearly-communicated and have become the consensus goals for our entire administration,” said Vallejo. “North Miami Beach will continue to offer better housing choices, better businesses, better parks, better policing and better public works for all of its residents.”

He concluded the address reminding attendees that the upcoming year will be even more significant for the City because it begins with its 90th Birthday Celebration on October 1, 2016.

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he North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) has had a longtime commitment to professional accreditation since 1991, when the NMBPD was first accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., also referred to as CALEA, for its law enforcement operations. The NMBPD was the first agency in Miami-Dade County to achieve this award and has since maintained professional excellence through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., (CFA).

Generally, an agency must comply with all applicable, mandatory standards in order to earn accreditation. In April 2016, the CFA assessment team conducted independent, intensive and thorough inspections of the NMBPD operations.

The CFA assessors were provided with complete, unlimited access to review written documentation, conduct personnel interviews, observe agency operations and training practices, and conduct facility inspections to ensure the NMBPD’s compliance with all accreditation standards.

The agency was reviewed for its 7th reaccreditation assessment, where this process was for the honorary distinction of “EXCELSIOR” recognition, which is defined below as: ▸▸ Commitment to Accreditation – Candidate agencies shall have been awarded five (5) successful reaccreditation cycles by the Commission; and ▸▸ Excellence in Accreditation – A candidate agency’s reaccreditation interval shall only be credited toward this new recognition status, if conditions were not assessed by the Commission.

“Excelsior” is a Latin adjective defined as “higher” or “loftier”, and is used in the English language as an interjection with a poetic meaning of “ever upward.”

On June 22, 2016, the CFA held a conference in Orlando, Florida, to review several criminal justice agencies for initial accreditation, reaccreditation, and/or Excelsior status. The NMBPD was awarded “Excelsior” status by the CFA, making it the first law enforcement agency in Miami-Dade County to achieve this prestigious award. It takes approximately 17 years to achieve this recognition and the NMBPD has had the opportunity to achieve this award in 2013 and again in 2016.

Today, the Excelsior Recognition Program recognizes some of the finest criminal justice agencies in the State of Florida, and demonstrates a level of commitment to the Florida accreditation process, unparalleled in the criminal justice profession. With the continued hard work and commitment involved in the accreditation process, the NMBPD is proud to be recognized as one of those agencies.

To learn more about the City of North Miami Beach Police Department, please visit www.citynmb.com. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 and all other non-emergencies, please call (305)NMB-POLICE or (305) 662-7654.

Above The Bar – MAR-JCC Gymnastics Program Has High Standards

By Beverly Perkins

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tudents on the MAR-JCC gymnastics team are flipping over the incredible program offered at this member club. Despite not having the most optimal training facilities, the Gymnastics Team Program has progressed and developed into one of the leading gymnastics programs in the Aventura area.

The coaching staff are all USAG safety certified and have a wealth of experience working with athletes ranging from state to international levels. In addition, they currently have three judges on staff. Two are in the national and level 8 rated women’s program. The third is a judge in the USAG men’s program and holds an international rating.

The MAR-JCC Gymnastics Program aims to develop and promote confidence and self-esteem through their exceptional classes taught by elite trainers, coaches and educators. The program rivals those in which athletes are preparing for the Olympics. A majority of athletes go on to be on the team program after completing the developmental/recreational program.

“It’s amazing to see the rapid growth of our team program. Most gymnastics centers do not have the ratio of team to recreational as the MAR-JCC,” says Marci Kaplan, Gymnastics Director. “The competitive program has a 45-member team/pre-team with the entire program hosting approximately 140-150 participants. This speaks volumes of the high caliber and exceptional quality of coaching to produce that number of team athletes in such a short period of time, and the range of levels we have developed from the beginning.”

Kaplan has been involved in the sport of Gymnastics as a gymnast and as a career professional. Her tenure in gymnastics has spanned over 28 years in the following areas; judge-USA Gymnastics National rating, head coach, gym owner, safety certifier, and Meet (event) Director. During her coaching history she has coached State, Regional and National athletes.

Gymnasts of all ages, starting at 3 years old through age of 18, will reach their potential and beyond through positive physical and mental development in a safe, rewarding environment. Kindergym classes (ages 3-5), Developmental/Recreational (ages 5+) and Competitive Travel (ages 5+) with current levels 1-8 are available. All classes strictly follow the guidelines of the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic age group program. Fall classes begin the week of August 29th. To register for classes contact the Membership Services Office at 305-932-4200 ext. 145 or 146.

For team/pre-team tryout information, please contact Marci Kaplan, Director of Gymnastics or Jordan Bradley, Assistant Director/Team and Recreational Program at (305) 932-4200 Ext. 193 or visit www. marjcc.org.

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AVENTURA / HOLLYWOOD PRESCHOOLS / SCHOOLS Avant Garde Academy www.agabroward.org

954-816-6153

A public charter school implementing an innovative and creative, student-centered learning environment where students and teachers utilize the latest technology in the acquisition of knowledge and skills to succeed in a competitive global economy.

Aventura Learning Center

www.aventuralearningcenter.com

305-940-0408

A child development program with certified teachers and a planned curriculum. Programs are designed to promote a nurturing and safe environment while promoting experiences that raise a child’s awareness of the diverse world.

Aventura Montessori School

www.aventuramontessorischool.com

954-456-5609

An educational and nurturing environment for Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten children (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in the Aventura area which encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. As professional educators, their teachers emphasize the growth of the child as a whole.

Beacon Hill School

Hebrew and Judaic program, and enhanced by art, music, physical education, technology and sports. South Florida’s only Jewish prep school integrating a formal STEM academy.

www.beaconhillschool.com

954-963-2600

An independent, traditional, all-faith, coeducational school providing personalized instruction and attention using high quality-enriched programs in small classes for students from preschool through grade eight.

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus www.btbrc.org

305-932-2829

954-925-6404

An “A” rated tuition-free public charter school with an enhanced traditional curriculum with a focus on the arts and science. www.intracoastalkids.com

305-940-5155

A safe and comfortable atmosphere where a variety of learning experiences are taught by a fully-trained and competent teaching staff. Activities and lessons meet unique and individual needs of each child providing optimal opportunity for growth and development.

Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory www.cmlions.org

Kid Cadoodles Child Care & Preschool

For 55 years, Chaminade-Madonna has provided a quality, Catholic education to the South Florida community. Since 2010, Chaminade-Madonna has been consecutively voted as the “Best School in Hollywood”.

954-986-1515

www.kidcadoodles.com

954-989-5150

CharLee Preschool & Childcare

An infant care and preschool center committed to providing children a loving, secure, professional and nurturing environment. Certified teachers teach developmentally appropriate activities. The multilingual staff speaks English, Spanish and Hebrew.

954-923-0911

KLA Schools

www.charleepreschool.com

Baby Stars

305-466-1886

Hochberg Preparatory School

An educational center where children come to learn and have fun all while building their thinking and learning abilities, body awareness, attention and social emotional functioning and interaction and motor skills. Winner of numerous South Florida Parenting Awards.

www.hollywoodcharter.org

Intracoastal Kids Academy

Beth Torah is a spiritual sanctuary where a lifelong connection with Conservative Jewish values is built through prayer education and Mitzvot. It is a welcoming community which explores the joys of faith and celebrates the cycle of life. Beth Torah links us to a proud and rich Jewish heritage which embraces human rights and ensures our commitment to the continuity of a vibrant jewish life.

A child development and learning center with over 2 decades of experience. Visit the facility and meet the excellent team of teachers and become a part of the CharLee Family.

www.baby-stars.com

Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science

www.hochbergprep.org

305-933-6946

A Jewish preparatory school serving infants through eighthgrade students with a highly advanced education focusing on exceptional academics built on the cornerstone of a rich

www.klaschools.com

305-931-2322

A dynamic, developmentally appropriate program that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education. An inviting, respectful, and consistent environment, providing a place where children’s abilities, competences, and natural aptitudes are nurtured in ways that develop new and inherent talents.

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Michael–Ann Russell JCC www.marjcc.org

305-932-4200

The Sandra & Lawrence Bronson Early Childhood Development Center is a learning community devoted to providing a stimulating environment that promotes development and meaningful relationships under the umbrella of Jewish values, the connection to Israel, and the rich cultural heritage (through pre-Shabbat and holiday classroom/ school-wide programs). A variety of after school programs are available to members as well.

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www.clubztutoring.com/hollywood

954-251-0227

For almost two decades, Club Z! has been offering one-onone, in-home tutoring for all subjects from Pre-K to Pre-Med and serves the following areas: Hollywood, Dania Beach, Hollywood Beach, Port Everglades, Rio Vista Isles, Harbor Beach, Emerald Hills and North Beach.

Nana’s Preschool & Learning Center

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954-456-6262

305-792-2535

www.nanaspreschool.com

A high-quality and leading preschool education center and daycare facility in Hallandale Beach providing families a warm, nurturing environment where young children can learn and grow physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally.

Sheridan Hills Christian www.shcsnet.org

954-966-7995

Qualified teachers assure excellence in education through an accelerated curriculum, quality textbooks and a commitment to a Christian philosophy in a comprehensive collegepreparatory educational program

Sunny Isles Kids Club

www.sunnyislesdaycare.com

305-933-3888

Children will be in an environment which supports exploration and experimentation through a variety of activities including multi-lingual classes all which promote self-expression, encouragement and respect.

Sunshine State Academy

www.sunshinestateacademy.com

754-217-3927 / 954-736-9000

For 20 years, learning has been achieved through handson individualized instruction in a safe and secure spacious and comfortable environment. Creative programs such as art classes, dance, music, theater, soccer and languages (Spanish, Russian, French, Hebrew) are available.

Temple Beth El – Hollywood

www.templebethelhollywood.org

954-920-8225

Children ages 12 months to 5 years old are introduced to a curriculum on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic through play observation and experimentation while being taught values, morals and Jewish traditions.

Temple Sinai of Hollywood www.sinaihollywood.org

954-987-1694

The Kasselman Early Childhood Education Center welcomes infants from 6 weeks to children 5 years of age. An assortment of educational and enrichment opportunities to meet families’ differing needs are available including fulltime, part-time, Mommy and Me and infant programs plus extended hours for working parents.

Temple Solel of Hollywood www.templesolel.com

954-989-0205

The Anne Arditti Early Childhood Center is a preschool program with a curriculum identifying social-emotional skills, physical development, cognitive, creative abilities and spiritual opportunities to make connections to Jewish values in a nurturing and loving environment.

www.huntingtonhelps.com/center/ aventura_fl/aventura A family-owned company with the longest track record for helping students achieve academic success and boosting confidence. The accredited facility is equipped to providing the best help to elementary, middle and high school students, including college entrance exam preparation.

JLP Education Services

www.jlpeducationservices.com

305-894-6024

The center offers stimulating exam preparation programs directed by experienced leaders in the field of education and test-preparation to help students successfully prepare for all standardized tests including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, and GED. Additionally, unique programs are available for those students who need help with their daily classroom curriculum.

Kumon Hollywood

www.kumon.com/hollywood-sheridan

954-963-2774

For more than 50 years the Kumon Math and Reading Center has helped children achieve success in their after-school academic enrichment program. Regardless if the child seeks enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning their academic career, a program will be designed for their individual needs.

Mathnasium

www.mathnasium.com/Hollywood

954-874-6433

The math-only center helps children in grades K thru 12th understand math in an individual setting in a caring and encouraging environment. The Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way students learn math for over a decade.

Sylvan Learning

www.locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/aventura-fl

305-936-0370

The established tutoring center uses a personal approach and interactive technology to help children learn math, reading and writing. Homework help is available along with STEM programs including coding and robotics. College prep courses for SAT and ACT are offered as well.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.browardcenter.org/classes

954-462-0222

Classes for toddlers, preschoolers, teens and adults are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach new skills. From early childhood SmARTS classes and musical theater for youth and teens, to singing and acting classes for adults, there is something offered for everyone.

Dance Explosion

www.danceexplosiononline.com

954-985-5674

Quality dance instruction for children and teenagers at affordable prices in a fun family environment where dancers may begin as young as three years old and can continue up to pre-professional levels in recreational classes to an accelerated programs.

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The Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club www.diplomatgolf.com

954-883-4400

The ideal atmosphere for campers to have daily tennis and golf instruction as well as pool time with accomplished professionals and acclaimed teachers while developing social skills, fitness, independence, self-worth and confidence.

Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center www.ymcabroward.org

954-989-9622

With a focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enrichment, Y afterschool programs serve children with a variety of programs and activity options to explore and develop their interests and talents.

Master Sang’s TNT Martial Arts www.mastertntacademy.com

305-785-2286

Children ages 3 and up can experience a martial arts class filled with high-energy and age-appropriate drills that have been carefully designed to build strength, stamina and endurance, as well as develop the important life skills to be successful in life.

NAGO Academy Miami

www.nagomiami.com

305-761-2287

The after school program includes close supervision with homework, Capoeira, Dance , Acrobatics and outside activities at the Ojus Park located in front of the academy.

Transportation is available from area schools such as Ojus Elementary, Aventura Waterways K-8, Highland Oaks Elementary, Aventura Charter Elementary and Sunny Isles K-8.

SmartKIDS

www.smartkidsmiami.com

305-390-8261

This learning center gears programs to concentrate on critical thinking, communication and creativity. Mommy and Me, SmartKIDS Enrichment classes and a variety of sports classes including ballet, kickboxing, martial arts and Zumba are offered.

Universal Dance Studios

www.universaldancestudiosmiami.com

305-937-2513

The premier dance academy & fitness center teaches excellence through dance for all ages and levels. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern and Acro Dance styles along fitness classes such as Zumba and Yoga are offered.

Vladimir Issaev’s School of Classical Ballet www.classicalballetschool.com 305-948-4777 or 305-947-3998

Under the artistic direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev, classes in ballet, pointe, jazz and tap with a focus in Vaganova style classical ballet are offered. The school stresses to offer quality training from a highly qualified staff of professionals. The prestigious ballet school has been recognized as the best Russian ballet school in South Florida.

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ne of the most common assumptions about crime prevention is that it is restricted solely to the province of police and the justice system. The North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) Crime Prevention Unit has devised ways and means that run counter to this view by bringing residents into the crime prevention process through PACT meetings. One of the core tenets of the PACT concept is to break free from the traditional stance of “apart from the community” to a more inclusive philosophy of being “a part of the community” in identifying and responding to problems that contribute to the likelihood of criminal behavior within the City of North Miami Beach.

Over the past several months, the NMBPD Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) has embarked upon a wide range of interventions that, first, allowed the CPU to investigate the causes and potential solutions to recent crime trends.

For instance, the CPU has conducted four (4) zone improvement activities consisting of a series of inspections through which we assessed the physical conditions of specific areas, and identified situational or environmental factors associated with certain types of crime. After conducting changes based on the safety and security of the assessment, a report of the findings is made with recommendations to correct deficiencies.

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In addition, these interventions allow the CPU to encourage residents to identify crime and anti-social behavior issues they feel is important to dissect, debate and discuss with the CPU officers in terms of their potential contribution to community safety and vitality. There have been more than 15 public appearances and public service announcements by the CPU supervisor pertaining to crime prevention and community safety. The aforementioned issues are real concerns for both the NMBPD and the residents of the City of North Miami Beach. From a sustainable crime prevention standpoint, the CPU will continue to dedicate its efforts in maintaining community safety and vitality through a range of measures that highlight the importance of targeting very specific forms of crime and eradicating the so-called “magnets” of crime.

Based on the insight gained from the ongoing interaction with the concerned residents, the CPU has been able to take appropriate action to serve the victim(s) of the City of North Miami Beach. The NMBPD may not be able to solve every single safety problem that arises, yet with PACT, we dare say that we are capable of taking small collective steps towards improving the quality of life of the North Miami Beach residents. Overall, PACT is a venue that enables the CPU to improve response protocols by looking carefully at specific target populations and inquiring feedback from the victim(s).

To learn more about the City of North Miami Beach Police Department, please visit www.citynmb.com. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 and all other non-emergencies, please call (305)NMB-POLICE or (305) 662-7654.

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Teen Court Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Aventura Marketing Council

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he Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) / World-Class Chamber of Commerce is known far and wide for its outreach to the educational community, consistently building bridges of understanding for the past 28 years. Programs range from working with at-risk students and providing sailing programs for disabled students to offering job mentorships and job offers to students from their ten Dade Partner schools. The most recent project for the AMC was introducing Miami-Dade County’s TEEN COURT to their members springing from the vision of 17 year-old Tomas Korn, a senior at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, a dedicated TEEN COURT volunteer.

As the County’s only peer-sanctioning program, TEEN COURT is an alternative sanctioning program for first-time misdemeanor youthful offenders who agree to allow their peers instead of the juvenile justice system determine their sentencing.

Through their participation, the program helps decrease juvenile delinquency by interrupting the beginning stages of criminal behavior.

The program has provided youth, volunteers and participants an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a non-traditional judicial process. First-time juvenile misdemeanor offenders are afforded a sentencing hearing conducted by youth volunteers serving as attorneys, jurors, bailiffs and clerks.

Some offenses include petit theft, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and trespassing.

An adult volunteer, usually an active judge or lawyer, presides as judge over the hearing and a jury of the participant’s peers determines appropriate sanctions.

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program sanctions, they are given the opportunity to have their records expunged, meaning there will be no public record of the offense, thereby providing youth with a second chance. This program reduces recidivism, offers relief to the local juvenile justice system, develops a cadre of responsible and knowledgeable citizens, and encourages collaborative partnerships between youth and the local police departments.

At a recent TEEN COURT at the North Dade Justice Center, Tomas Korn, and other high school volunteers were proud to invite the Aventura Marketing Council members to see a TEEN COURT in session. Judges from the North Dade Justice Center, including Associate Admin. Judge Linda Singer Stein, Judge Myriam Lehr, Judge Diana Vizcaino, Judge Jason Dimitris, Judge Betty Capote and Judge Jason Bloch from Miami-Dade County Circuit Court mingled with the business leaders and students from Miami’s National Urban Debate League during the reception preceding TEEN COURT. For more information, call the Aventura Marketing Council/World – Class Chamber of Commerce at 305-932-5334 or visit www.miamidade.gov/economicadvocacytrust/teen-court.asp.

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Weight Loss: The Big Picture ask the expert

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“Tony” Tony Stark is a three year old Maltese. He’s the little angel baby to his favorite person, his human mom, Valdisia. Just like any other three year old, Tony loves snacks. He especially likes when his favorite human runs after him to take his special treat. He likes riding in the car with the wind blowing in his face and dislikes being alone. His favorite thing to do is to antagonize other dogs and run away from them. He was last seen walking at an Aventura marina with his best friend and idol, a Morky named Prince.

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eight loss is an extremely broad subject.

Almost everyone is trying to lose weight or keep it off. Americans, and the rest of the world, spend billions of dollars trying to gain control of their weight, unsuccessfully! “Why” you ask. The answer is there are so many factors that can affect how the human body consumes food and stores energy - the combinations are unfathomable. The sheer amount of time, money, and energy spent on diets, medications, and surgeries without a true answer proves that “nothing” works.

But the truth isn’t that nothing works, it’s that not one single thing works for every single person.

The key to successful weight control is to identify what causes your weight gain and retention, and to take the necessary steps to get your body, and your life, under control.

Weight gain can be caused by a multitude of factors. For some people, a hormonal imbalance brought on by unhealthy eating habits is the cause of weight gain/retention. This imbalance can escalate to the body’s lack of sensitivity to important digesting hormones, such as insulin, which in turn can result in a multitude of complications such as excess storage of fat or diabetes. For other people, weight gain/retention can be a hereditary challenge in which their body and their brain are not on the same page. And still for others, the challenge lies in not being motivated or supported by others to maintain or lose weight. Given this information, we begin to understand the multitude of factors that can combine in many ways, resulting in a unique weight loss challenge for each individual.

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While there isn’t an absolute truth or universal rule-of-thumb to weight loss, there are still solutions! Weight loss is like a puzzle. There are many different ways to begin a puzzle and to put a puzzle together. Every person, no matter how similar, may complete it differently and effectively reach the same end goal. While weight loss (and puzzles) can be difficult, neither is unattainable, though the method of approach can vary from person to person. Due to variables such as age, muscular component, ethnicity, gender, and many more, there is no cookie cutter approach of dieting that works for every single person. Sure, cutting out carbs and fats might generally work for many people to lose weight quickly, but maintenance for a diet like that will not come easy for most. While some may require surgical assistance, others may simply need a structured diet.

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The City of Sunny Isles Beach hosted baseball legends at a recent Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) World-Class Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at Trump International. Mayors Bud Scholl and Enid Wasserman were in attendance along with many other community, local and state officials who enjoyed the morning event.

AMC Business Development Meeting

The keynote speaker at the recent meeting was Key Biscayne Fire Chief Eric Lang. His topic of discussion was “From Chaos to Calm”.

Real Estate Seminar

Decorus Realty hosted this mid-year community update on the real estate market.

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Ocean Cadillac partnered with the Aventura Marketing Council and North Miami Chamber for this popular networking event.

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Camp Sol Taplin at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MAR-JCC) has been keeping children busy this summer with tons of activities from swimming and sports to pita making.

FAC Awards Commissioner Heyman with the Presidential Advocacy Award

The Presidential Advocacy Award is given annually to those county commissioners from around the state who have shown exceptional leadership in partnering with FAC to advance the counties’ legislative agenda.

Teen Court

The County’s only peer-sanctioning program which allows first-time misdemeanor youthful offenders to have their peers determine their sentencing.

For more information, see the full story in Chamber News on page 22.

AMC Young Professionals Luncheon

The Aventura Marketing Council provides amazing networking opportunities for their “young professional” members. They enjoyed a luncheon at the always popular New York style eatery, Mo’s Bagels & Deli.

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miami, FL permit #4002

postal customer

1960 N. Commerce Pkwy., Suite. 3, Weston, FL 33326

Saturdays and ev enin g ap pts ava ila ble Aventura 305-932-4222

BACK to SChool Dr. Samuel, Orthodontist

Monthly PAyMentS AS low AS

99

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$

$

braces &

HOURS: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm

kids/adults 305-932-4222 19018 NE 29th Avenue Aventura, FL 33180

Kendall

Aventura

Pembroke Pines

Coral Springs/Parkland

www.Gentle-Braces.com

“THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFOREMD AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT”