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1st NMB 90th Birthday Bash – Celebrate the city’s nine decade milestone. Open to the public with FREE general admission from 8:00-11:00pm along 19th Avenue between 164th and 171st streets. Festivities will include live performances, the unveiling of Romero Britto’s artwork, a live graffiti art installation, cultural presentations, interactive activities and food trucks. A VIP ‘Tasting Tent’ is available for those participating in the “Taste of NMB” at 7:00pm for $30. For more information, please visit www.citynmb.com/90th.

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Basic Computer & Technology Instruction – Members of the Generation Technology organization will provide senior citizens and adults with individual and small group instruction on laptops, tablets, smart cellphones, and e-book readers. Learn basic skills. Please bring your personal device. Only a limited number of library tablets is available.

Space is limited. Registration required.

4:15 at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 9315512. (Also on October 13th)

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) 9315512. (Also on October 11th and 18th)

7th 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 12:00-3:00pm 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. (Other October dates are the 9th, 15th and 23rd)

5th Meditation – Join Henry Brown, author of Enoch’s Way, for a relaxing afternoon of guided meditation and reflection.

Meditation has been shown to improve health, healing and intelligence. 1:00 pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512. (Also on October 12th and 19th) Color Your Cares Away – Join the latest trend to relieve stress. Materials will be provided. Ages 18+ are welcome to attend at 3:00pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.

Chess Club – Mondays and Saturdays throughout the month 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.

2nd The Family Fun Series at AA&CC – The series provides the ultimate family theater-going experience and tickets include pre-show art activities and other surprises. Tickets are $16 for individual seats in advance and $18 the day of the show, with $3 lap seats for children 12 months or younger. Show times are 11:00am and 1:00pm. Today’s presentation

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Hispanic Heritage Film Series – The series will be hosted by Hernando Olivares, writer of film reviews for the Sun Sentinel and teacher at Broward College and Miami Dade College.

Mr. Olivares holds a PhD in Cinema and Literature. This series will be show film titles: Valentin (PG-13) on October 5 and Calle 54 (PG-13) on October 12th. 5:00pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512

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Gulfstream Park Family Fun Fridays – The entire family will enjoy an amazing line-up of entertainment with interactive DJ, games, character appearances and performances. Every Friday night at Champions Plaza from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on October 14, 21, 28)

8th Dancing Prokofiev and Ravel – The Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida opens its series at Aventura on Saturday October 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. In celebration of Russian composer Sergei’s Prokofiev’s 125th anniversary, this performance includes excerpts from ballets Stone Flower, Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella, as well as a world premiere

by ABT director and choreographer Vladimir Issaev, inspired by Prokofiev’s first symphony. Tickets are $30. Arrive early; latecomers will not be seated until intermission.

Columbus Day Celebration – Children ages 4-12 years old can celebrate the holiday with arts and crafts projects at 11:00am at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.

18th Aventura Foreign Film Series – The series opens with opens with Mustang, winner of the Europa Cinemas Prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. This striking portrayal of female determination tells

the story of five free-spirited sisters from a small village in Northern Turkey. Hosted

by Shelly Isaacs, the film is presented in Turkish with English subtitles. Tickets are $11.

Presentation begins at 7:00pm.

22nd 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 September 24th)

TANGObsession – A multi-media, avant-garde musical extravaganza fueled by the passion and love inspired by the heart-stopping Argentinian tango. This performance is filled with music and dance, under the direction of Humberto Fortuna and Creative Director Laura Sapir, with special guest and internationally known violinist Crismary Garcia.

Presented by HumSa Productions. 8:00PM Tickets are $75.

31st Monster Mash Bash – A safe Halloween event without the tricks and just the treats. 6:00-10:00 pm at the Patricia A. Mishcon Athletic Field – 16601 NE 15th Avenue, NMB. $5 per person. Please call 305-948-2957 for more information.

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Happy 90th Birthday NMB! COMMUNITY NEWS

By Beverly Perkins

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he City of North Miami Beach is thrilled to be celebrating 90 years on Saturday, October 1st. Of course, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a birthday party. However, this is no ordinary party, the “City on the Rise” will commemorate its nine decades with a huge celebration. It will honor its diverse cultural population, history and vibrant promising future during an evening of special events.

There will be FREE general admission from 8:00-11:00pm along 19th Avenue between 164th and 171st streets. Special VIP tickets will be available for purchase which will allow access inside the “Taste of NMB” tent as early as 7:00pm. The

“Tasting Tent” will showcase tasty treats and cocktails from some of the area’s best restaurants in town. Tickets for this VIP area are $30 per person.

In addition to city officials and city administration leading the festivities, Power 96’s DJ Zog & Afrika will host the celebration. The significant birthday has several unique opportunities for local residents to become a part of.

Festivities will include: ▸▸ T he unveiling of Romero Britto’s artwork ▸▸ A live graffiti art installation by Luis Valle ▸▸ Cultural presentations ▸▸ I nteractive activities ▸▸ Food trucks ▸▸ A live concert featuring special performances from Gypsy Lane, The Hip Hop Kids and Mr. Vegas.

The City of NMB has gone through many changes and growth over the years and will continue to do so. Ninety years ago in 1926, the city was called “Fulfordby-the-Sea”, named after Captain William H. Fulford, and then the “Town of Fulford”. In 1927, it incorporated to the “City of Fulford” and finally became the “City of North Miami Beach” in 1931. Hence, the new logo appropriately represents the continued growth as the #CityOnTheRise.

A website has been created specifically to communicate these events throughout the entire year along with the history of North Miami Beach. A digital library is available, as well as other features exhibiting what the city is all about. It is encouraged to use hashtag #IAMNMB on all social media.

“NMB is experiencing a Renaissance!” says North Miami Beach City Manager, Ana Garcia. “We look back with nostalgia to reminisce and celebrate our 90th anniversary, yet our focus and excitement is for tomorrow because the best is yet to come!”

For more information on the Birthday Celebration and the full schedule of events and activities, please visit www.citynmb. com/90th.

Aventura BCycle is Full Speed Ahead

By Beverly Perkins

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he City of Aventura proudly announced the City Wide Bike Share Program last month with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at Founders Park. The new program is operated in partnership with Broward BCycle. The launch of Aventura BCycle exhibits the City’s dedication to support green transportation. Besides providing another opportunity to exercise around the City of Excellence, those that ride will help reduce car pollution and traffic.

Bike sharing has become popular in many urban cities across the country. It’s an economical and convenient way to travel for trips that are too far to walk, but too short to drive. Plus it’s good for one’s health, good for the environment, and there’s no need to search for a parking space in a crowded city, or even own your own bicycle.

BCycles are designed with adjustable easy-to-use seats to fit people of all sizes.

They also feature an integrated bell, a large front basket to place belongings, guarded fenders, skirt and chains to keep clothes clean, automatic front and rear lights and hand brakes to keep riders safe, plus three speeds to make riding easy.

Riders are encouraged to wear their own helmet for safety.

The share program is as simple as riding a bike. ▸▸ P urchase a membership online or be a guest at any station. ▸▸ Choose a bike from any station. ▸▸ Grab your bike and go. ▸▸ Park and return your bike at any station.

Riders can ride utilizing a credit card, but Aventura BCycle encourages joining their membership program. Once becoming a member, unlimited rides for 30 minutes or less are free. Members will also enjoy the benefit of paying a reduced

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rate. Weekly and annual memberships are available.

Five bike share stations have been installed at the following locations: ▸▸ Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street ▸▸ Aventura Mall Transit Terminal ▸▸ North Country Club Drive at 34th Avenue ▸▸ Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street ▸▸ Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street Riders can check out a BCycle bike from 5 AM – 11:59 PM at the Community Recreation Center, Aventura Mall and North Country Club Drive stations, and bikes can be returned to those stations at any time. However, bike stations at Waterways Park and Founders Park are available during the park’s hours of operation.

For complete information about the Aventura BCycle program including membership registration, visit the website at aventura. bcycle.com or call BCycle support at 888-852-8665.

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FIDF Are Betting on a Great Time at the 12th Annual Casino Night community news

By Beverly Perkins

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ast year, seven hundred guests attended the 11th Annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Casino Night in an effort to raise funds for the FIDF Adopt-A-Brigade Program which supports the well-being of soldiers serving on Israel’s front lines. The event raised more than $100,000 for Miami’s adopted brigade, the IDF Golani Brigade.

The 12th Annual Casino Night presented by the FIDF Young Leadership Greater Miami Chapter and The Dezer Family is proud to announce Havana: The Golden Ages as this year’s theme. The evening harkens back to Cuba during the exuberant 1920s, when Americans flocked to the glamorous island to escape Prohibition.

The black tie affair with a South Florida vibe promises its supporters a great night of Cuban-inspired gourmet kosher food, premium open bar, entertainment, casino-style gaming with luxury prizes, including high-end jewelry, artwork, and spa getaways, and so much more.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 12th at the Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach at 9:00pm. Co-chairing the Casino Night will be Adam Greenbaum, Uri Man, and Abbey Taub.

“FIDF’s Casino Night allows like-minded young Jewish professionals to come together for the Israel Defense Forces’ soldiers,” said Greenbaum. “The funds we raise will go towards educational and well-being programs for the brave soldiers of the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, which FIDF Miami supports as part of the AdoptA-Brigade Program.”

Early bird tickets are available for $85 if purchased by October 31st.

Regular tickets may be purchased for $105 by November 11th. Tickets will also be sold during the night of the event for $125 at the door. All proceeds from the Casino Night will go to the

FIDF Adopt a Golani Brigade Program.

FIDF is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible.

Tickets are non-refundable.

The FIDF Adopt-A-Brigade Program Photos: Courtesy of FIDF allows supporters to go beyond their donation to get more involved. It enables them to provide financial aid for IDF soldiers in need and their families, support Lone Soldiers, and fund general wellbeing activities such as celebrating milestones and holidays. It also allows rest and recuperation for soldiers of the adopted brigade.

For more information to obtain sponsorship opportunities, donate prizes and/or to reserve tickets, please call 305-354-8233 , e-mail lauren.masuzzo@fidf.org. For more information on FIDF visit www.fidf.org.

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Singing Sensations Selected for 7th Annual Aventura Mall Young Stars Showcase

By Beverly Perkins

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outh Florida singing sensations will come together next month to take center stage for the 7th annual Aventura Mall Young Stars Showcase on November 6th at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. This year’s event will once again be presented by Mount Sinai Medical Center. The talent showcase will feature youngsters ages 12-21, who will come as far as Wellington to participate in the annual event benefitting the Aventura Marketing Council Education Foundation.

This year’s theme of Journeys was carefully chosen to welcome previous young stars back to the stage including Nick Merico who has spent the last four years in the spotlight and starred in the Nickelodeon hit television show Every Witch Way. Merico previously performed in the 2010 Young Stars Showcase and is currently writing and singing his own music. In past years, other performers in the YSS have competed on The Voice, American Idol and America’s Got Talent.

All performers will be under the direction of Creative and Musical Director Ran Oz from CooLam Productions. Oz works with each competitor one-on-one for four months prior to the event, while Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Technical Director Marie Boudreau oversees lighting, sound and audio visual.

In addition to all the free vocal coaching from Ran Oz, each young star is awarded $250, given professional head shots and artwork gifts from Barker Animation Art Gallery.

After each year’s show, the Aventura Marketing Council helps

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the Young Stars continue their careers by hiring them to perform at other events.

The AMC Education Foundation not only supports the YSS, but also funds educational outreaches working with at-promise students, mentorships, jobs, community service projects and scholarships. The foundation’s award-winning Student Connection program benefits over 100 at-promise students each year from their 10 Dade Partner schools including Miami-Dade County Public Schools and private schools.

This year, there will be 14 Young Stars including: Francesca Alfano, 16, from West Palm Beach; Donna Alima, 17, from Davie; Sivan Ben-David, 14, from Weston; CJ Fam, 17, from Davie; Lily Forte, 15, from Ocean Ridge; Emily Kaufman, 12, from Davie; Alexandra Marra, 17, from Boynton Beach; Nick Merico, 20, from Pembroke Pines; Casandra Ortiz, 15, from Lake Worth; Soleil Rowe, 14, from Miami; Lannie Rubio, 17, from Hialeah; Adrianna Siena, 16, from Wellington; Valeria Vargas, 21, from Miami; and Cameron Wheeler, 16, from Pembroke Pines.

For more information, please contact the Aventura Marketing Council at 305-932-5334 or visit www.theyss.org.

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enowned surgical oncologist, Robert Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. is best known for his advances in cancer treatment and prevention.

Also serving as the Medical Director of the Institute for Breast Cancer Prevention, Dr. Donoway routinely speaks and educates multiple organizations about the importance of early breast cancer detection.

Always on top of his game, the award-winning doctor is the only surgeon in Florida who performs specialized pancreatic and liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. He was also the first to perform radio-guided sentinel lymph node mapping in breast cancer. Repeatedly named by Castle Connolly as a “Top Doctor in America”, Donoway continues to achieve high accolades from his peers and his patients at The Donoway Center.

Recently, Dr. Robert Donoway took the time to answer frequently asked questions about his practice.

What is your specialty?

I specialize in treating Cancer of the Breast, Pancreas, Liver, GI Tract, Melanoma, Sarcoma, Thyroid and Parathyroid. I perform Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Image Guided Breast Surgery and Electroporation for Non-Resectable Pancreatic and Liver Tumors. I also educate on Cancer Prevention and Risk Awareness as well as offer Genetic Cancer Counseling.

What is your background? I am a board certified Fellowship-trained

Surgical Oncologist with my medical degree and surgical training from the University of Pennsylvania. I completed my fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where I was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. I have also taught on the faculty at Penn, SloanKettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. I was the former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital, former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood and the past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter. I currently serve on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club and am active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

What is the philosophy of the practice? I believe and practice per-

sonal care. I prefer a highly individualized approach as the optimal way to provide cancer treatment as well as long-term follow up care giving patients the greatest degree of assurance that their disease has been managed appropriately and in the most state-of-the-art fashion.

What can patients expect when coming to your office? Patients

can expect the very best approach to their medical condition(s) in a friendly and caring environment utilizing the most advanced technologies available. Each patient is treated individually, as what may work for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. We want every patient to feel comfortable in knowing that they are in the very best of hands when coming to The Donoway Center no matter what medical issue they have.

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Tell us about micro-endoscopy.

This type of procedure allows us to find lesions that normally cannot be detected for years with other techniques including Mammography and MRI. This early detection is critical especially in the evaluation of someone with a strong family history of breast cancer. This innovative technique involves placing a small half-millimeter fiber optic endoscope into the breast duct and threading the tiny scope through the ductal system as far as the chest wall. A biopsy of any suspicious area will then be taken with an almost microscopic brush.

How did you become so passionate about finding preventative measures? I became involved with micro-endoscopy as a result of havi-

nalmost every family member of mine within the last two generations to have both developed as well as died of the complications of breast cancer and many other associated cancers.

Where do you operate? I have privileges at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South, Memorial West and Hallandale Outpatient Surgery Center.

Where are your offices located? My offices are in Hollywood, Miramar and Aventura:

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To schedule an appointment, please call 954-986-6366 or 305-682-4993. For more information, please visit the website at www.TheDonowayCenter.com

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Announces Foreign Film Series COMMUNITY NEWS

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his month the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center opens their 2016-2017 Foreign Film Series. The series will spotlight eight internationally acclaimed, awardwinning feature films from Belgium, France, Iceland, Italy and Japan.

South Florida’s founder/programmer and commentator for Café Cinematheque International, Shelly Isaacs, will once again host the Foreign Film Series. Each film will be shown on select Tuesday nights from October through May at 7:00pm. Isaacs will introduce the films and lead post-screen discussions for the audiences.

Opening the series on Tuesday, October 18th is Mustang. The 2015 Cannes Film Festival Europa Cinemas Prize winner will be presented in Turkish with English subtitles. Following this award winner will be many others as listed below.

November 1st Once in a Lifetime – Winner of the Audience Award at the 2015 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Best Film at the 2015 Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

Presented in French with English subtitles.

November 22nd Our Little Sister – Best Film and Best Director at the 2016 Japanese Academy Awards and Best Film at the 2015 San Sebastian Film Festival.

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

January 3rd Mia Madre – Winner of the Ecumenical Jury Prize at Cannes in 2015. Presented in French and Italian with English subtitles.

February 7th In Harmony – Audiences will be drawn into this story about renun-

ciation, passion and courage. Presented in French with English subtitles.

March 7th Rams – Winner of many international awards, including the 2015 Cannes Un Certain Regard Prize. Presented in Icelandic with English subtitles.

April 4th Sweet Bean – The 2015 Japanese film chronicles a complicated and tragic relationship.

Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

May 2nd The Brand New Testament – The Foreign Film Series concludes with the 2016 Golden Globe nominee. Presented in French and German with English subtitles.

Tickets for individual screenings are $11. Eight-film series subscriptions are available at $9 per film and represent a savings of 15 percent on individual tickets. All screenings are general admission and the auditorium opens for seating 30 minutes prior to the start time.

Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-3117469; 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. For group sales, please call 954-660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street.

Lights, Camera, Action! Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Name New General Manager

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s they say in Hollywood, “The show must go on!” There’s no doubt it will as the 2016-2017 season welcomes Jeff Kiltie as the new General Manager for the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (AA&CC).

The 330-seat waterfront complex, managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, hosts performances from all arts disciplines, as well as educational programming.

Prior to being named general manager, Kiltie

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served as the venue’s event services manager, having begun his tenure in August 2010, two months prior to Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s grand opening that October.

As General Manager, Kiltie’s responsibilities will include managing the staff; supporting the City of Aventura in the operation of a successful performing arts center; and creating, developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures that will promote and enhance the success of AA&CC as a performing arts facility, community center and asset to the city.

“I am thrilled and humbled to be stepping into this role because I am passionate about the arts and entertainment in Aventura and I love working with this incredibly supportive community,” states Kiltie. “My vision for the venue is to continue to build on the success we have achieved in the

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first six seasons, and strive to further enhance the quality of life for the residents of Aventura and South Florida through the arts with a variety programming for audiences of all ages. I hope to continue to bring quality entertainment and world-class performers to our intimate and special venue.”

With more than 28 years in the field, Kiltie is passionate about the arts and has served the theater community as a production supervisor at Broward Center for the Performing Arts and as a regional and touring stage manager (for more than 50 shows), director and producer. He has been a resident stage manager for local venues including the Hollywood Playhouse, The Drama Center in Deerfield Beach and The Wilton Playhouse in Wilton Manors.

A Miami native and current resident of Wilton Manors, Kiltie is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and studied theater at Florida International University. He was instrumental in creating the partnership between AA&CC and the acclaimed and Carbonell Award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company; he co-created Aventura’s “Cabaret by the Bay,” now the “Broadway Concert Series” and received the Broward Center’s annual Communication Award in 2006. Kiltie severed several terms on the board, twice as vice president, for the Hollywood Playhouse, and was a founding member of the South Florida Cappies.

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MAR-JCC Brings Home the Gold community SECTION HEAD news

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he 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, was not the only multi-sport event this summer. The JCC Maccabi Games®, an Olympic-style sporting competition, coincidentally occurred during the same time in Stamford, Connecticut.

The JCC Maccabi Games® is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world involving over 6,000 teens, ages 13-16, annually.

The beginning of the anticipated event began in Israel is 1932, and in North America in 1982. Since its inception, the games have grown from a small pilot project in one

host community to an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in a variety of locations throughout The United States.

The Michael-Ann Russell (MAR) Jewish Community Center (JCC) was proudly represented at this summer’s games. This year 56 total athletes and 9 coaches and delegation heads made up Team NMB, making it their largest traveling group to date. In order to prepare for the games, these competitive athletes had spring tryouts and then three weeks of intensive training camps.

Team NMB represented four sporting categories: Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Group Dance, and Tennis. Three gold medals were won by the Dance Team, along with a silver. Two silver medals were won by both the Boys and Girls Basketball and Soccer teams.

Additionally, tennis player, Myles Gilbert, achieved a bronze medal for his achievements.

“Our Team NMB athletes and dancers were outstanding in both their

competitive accomplishments, as well as the meaningful interactions throughout the week with Jewish teens from all over the world,” says Paul Frishman, Chief Operating Officer & Maccabi Games Board Member. “In total there were over 40 separate delegations in Stamford including Jewish Teens from Israel, Great Britain, Mexico, Canada & Poland.”

“A unique component this year for Team NMB was a ‘Sister City’ program which brought in basketball players from Yerucham, Israel to join forces with our own Teens from our North Miami Beach community to practice and then compete and interact at the Games. The ‘Sister City’ program was made possible through a special grant from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.”

Frishman further added.

The Games are co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Association of North America, Maccabi World Union, Maccabi Canada, and Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel.

For more information on the MAR-JCC Maccabi Games, please visit www.marjcc.org.

There’s Nothing Shady about North Miami’s Tree Grant

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Formerly known as the Community Image Advisory Board, Neat Streets Miami is a multi-jurisdictional county board dedicated to maintaining and beautifying transportation gateways, corridors and connections. This cleaning and greening effort creates and reflects the community’s world class image.

In an effort to expand Miami-Dade’s tree canopy by leveraging local resources, Neat Streets Miami awarded the city of North Miami a matching grant for its Neat Street Project to plant trees on county designated roads. The city of North Miami received a matching grant in the amount of $6,250.00 to plant Native and Florida friendly trees.

Besides enhancing walking conditions for pedestrians, improving storm water runoff from roads, and adding aesthetic beauty and value to the community, these trees will provide much needed shade, therefore reducing energy demand on properties.

The city of North Miami in collaboration with MiamiDade County, planted 35 Native and Florida friendly trees on the public right-of-ways along NE 12th Avenue between NE 125th Street and NE 135th Street. As part of the educational outreach, residents in the surrounding areas received door hangers that informed them about the sustainable benefits trees provide.

Neat Streets Miami launched the street tree program this year to help advance the Million Trees Miami Campaign initiative. This community-wide effort, launched by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss in 2011, has a goal to plant one million trees and achieve a 30 percent tree canopy cover by

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2020 in Miami-Dade County. Three years ago, 162,000 trees were planted and all residents are encouraged to participate and report any trees they plant to count towards the goal.

For more information about Neat Streets Miami visit www.neatstreetsmiami.com or to register a tree visit www.milliontrees. miamidade.gov.

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Scheck Hillel Appoints Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

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ooking ahead to its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2020, Scheck Hillel Community School appoints Craig Carpentieri as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) as part of their strategic plan to focus on an individualized student experience by increasing the approach to personalized instruction and offerings.

Head of School Dr. Ezra Levy gave this position to one of Hillel’s longtime educators in an effort to guide the school’s curriculum and instructional methods with an expanded focus on individualized student growth, opportunity and achievement.

“Empowering our students to reach their full potential so they find fulfillment, happiness and success is our priority here at Scheck Hillel,” Levy said. “As Chief Academic Officer, Craig Carpentieri will further customize and personalize the learning experience for each and every child by working hand in hand with teachers, administrators and parents. I am eager for all that’s ahead for our students this year and beyond.”

Upon a recent infusion of technology, digital tools and professional development throughout Scheck Hillel, Carpentieri will continue to deepen the offerings of the school’s personalized program through use of student data and modern, time-tested and emerging methods of education. He is a resource for the school’s roster of 250 educators.

“Ultimately, my role is to serve our students by supporting our talented, committed teachers,” Carpentieri said. “At Scheck Hillel, whether you are teaching toddlers in Early Childhood or teens preparing for college in biomedical engineering,

you are here first and foremost because you care about each child’s needs and creating opportunities for success. I’m here to partner with my colleagues so that when we teach, every child soars.”

The 2015-2016 school year finished with many accomplishments at Scheck Hillel. These achievements included STEM students winning an international Technion University technology challenge and being invited to keynote a New York engineering conference and present at a Denver educational technology conference. The Class of 2016 was also accepted to schools like the University of Pennsylvania, University of Florida, University of Michigan, Duke University, Vanderbilt University, Yeshiva University, and many other colleges and gap year programs.

“With student creativity and innovation as the guiding light, the Scheck Hillel experience is designed for students to carve out their own learning journeys within the school’s overall college prep, Jewish educational curriculum,” Levy said.

“Initiatives in place today and those being planned for tomorrow are built upon deep Scheck Hillel tradition, mission and values, turning the page into our next chapter to develop rising generations with the knowledge and identity that fosters a bright Jewish future.”

For more information on Scheck Hillel Community School please visit their website at www.ehillel.org or call (305)931-2831. They are located at 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180.

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our children may be years away from applying to college, but the truth is, we can’t avoid the question. Just asking it to parents of younger students creates knots in my stomach and saddens my heart a bit. You see, I was a child of the 70s. At the end of the school day, I sat at the kitchen table with my mother and sister while eating what I am sure was a very unhealthy cookie or non-organic fruit. I shared my day with them (with no technological interruptions) and proceeded to do my homework – all 30 minutes of it. I then grabbed my bike and went outside and played and played and played. I played the cello and basketball, and in high school became a vocalist who competed at the state level (not to build my resume but because I loved to sing). I definitely didn’t have a resume and probably didn’t know what one was.

Today is different, and no matter how much I would like to buck the system and refuse to play the game, I can’t. I can’t because the college admission game is real – very real. But there is a happy medium. “Really?!” is what my eight children would ask, because if there is an ideal balance, I haven’t found it. I drag my 7-year-old to harp lessons and my 17-year-old already has attended three college summer programs. Like me, many of you would prefer to take the road less traveled and not push our children beyond their abilities or to do things they don’t enjoy. I wonder if the results would look so different if we paused for just a moment.

Let’s take a look at the age-old question: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ It encourages our kids to think about what they enjoy, even though we are quick to redirect them if it doesn’t match our own ideas. “You can love doing your friend’s hair, but maybe you want to be a doctor. I know you love to cook, but study business so you can own restaurants instead of cook in them.”

The real questions we need to ask are: ‘Who do you want to be when you grow up?’ and ‘How will you get there?’

How do we prepare our children for the competition of college admission and also allow them to retain some of their childhood? It’s about helping them develop good academic habits and urging them to chase their dreams, instead of unattainable goals. It’s about teaching them that when you work hard, opportunities develop. It’s about balance. When we empower our children with skills for success and passion in their heart, we sow seeds for achievement without amping up an already anxiety-laced process. Here’s how: 1. Read. Children should read every night for at least 30 minutes beyond assignments.

2. Work hard. Work ethic always trumps ability.

3. Give back – because it feels good, not because it looks good.

4. Encourage your children to stick with activities they love, even when challenging. Instinct is to run when something is difficult; we have to let them struggle.

5. Children need to make mistakes and occasionally fail. When we fix everything for them, they become unable to fix things themselves. We need to be OK when they fail.

6. Set the groundwork now. Strong work in younger grades leads to more later on.

7. Love them – a lot.

From early childhood through Grade 12, Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by STEM and design, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and service learning. Its 14 acres include a new 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with additional academic expansion plans. Scheck Hillel is one of the world’s largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For information, please visit eHillel.org.

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Thankfully, this is not a fate that has to be accepted. When lowered drooping eyelids cover the spark and verve that once shone through, a plastic surgeon can quickly and easily restore the image of youthful vitality with eyelid surgery, also known as a blepharoplasty. If the upper eyelid hangs low, this area can be revealed to renew the alert appearance. If bulging lower eyelids are the issue, the puffiness can be tightened or repositioned to replenish the youthful look to the face. Depending on the individual’s needs, the doctor will advise what to address – the upper or lower eyelids, or a combination of both.

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Ideally a purely physical sunblock of SPF 30 or higher is necessary. Also equally important is remembering to reapply it every 2 hours. Try Colorescience Sunforgettables SPF 50 mineral brushes for easy reapplication throughout the day.

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The secret to erasing sun damage is to combine in-office procedures with a comprehensive personalized skin care regimen. Fraxel is still one of our favorite methods for removing moving brown spots and minimizing fine lines caused by environmental damage. It’s safe and extremely effective with only a few days of visible downtime.

Elta MD’s UV Daily is great physical sunblock that is light-weight and hydrating without being greasy. In terms of skincare a comprehensive skincare regimen should contain growth factors, antioxidants, and retinols. I love SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum because this product combines growth factors and antioxidants in one easy and effective step, couple it with a retinol at night and you have “the Bentley” of skincare regimens.

It is important for teenagers and adults to get yearly skin exams. An easy way to remember is, “on your birthday month check your birthday suit”.

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Horwitz Dermatology is located at 2999 NE 191st Street, Penthouse One, Aventura. To schedule an appointment, please call 305-933-1151. To learn more about Horwitz Dermatology, visit http://www.horwitzdermatology.com

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As a result, seven years ago the AMC decided to change the triedand-true format of installation dinners by creating an event that placed the spotlight on the young people in their community, while raising funds for their Education Foundation that supports programs for all their educational outreaches. And thus, the Aventura Mall YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE, presented by Mount Sinai Medical Center, was born.

Each year, amazing young singers from throughout South Florida perform in this showcase held at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Audiences have been entertained by many young singers who have gone on to obtain national careers. These past performances can be seen on the website, www. theyss.org. The top-caliber talent can be found under the “Videos” tab.

This year’s show, scheduled for Sunday, November 6th will feature many young local talent. Since its creation, Ran Oz of CooLAM Productions has been the Creative Director of the Young Stars Showcase (YSS), working with each and

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The Aventura Mall, AT&T, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Fidelity Investments have been YSS major sponsors for many years, providing the backbone of support to encourage these youngsters to follow their dreams. In addition, there have been a number of “Friends of the Young Stars” who have each donated $1,000 to the AMC Education Foundation to help support the showcase.

As of now, the 2016 “Friends” list includes Lauren and Cliff Schulman; Aventura Mayor Enid and Steve Weisman; Hon. Billy and Sandra Joel; Aventura Comm. Bob Shelley; Hon. Bob and Arlene Diamond; Fernando and Jaqui Levy Hara/Stephan and Veronika Gietl; Stephanie, Jules and Eddie Trump; Gary Pyott; Ron Book; Ken Bernstein; and Elaine and Howard Adler.

“Friends of the Young Stars” are still being accepted and benefits include ten VIP tickets to the event, “Friends” photos in the YSS souvenir program, which is linked to the Aventura Marketing Council website for 12 months as well as brought to all AMC events throughout the year, and exposure in Our City Aventura and the Aventura News.

For more information, call the Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce at 305-932-5334.

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review of the myths, legends, history and facts of Halloween reveals that Halloween and misbehavior were inextricably linked.

In some areas, varieties of pranks have evolved into acts much scarier than ghosts and goblins.

For instance, in parts of the northeastern United States, CABBAGE NIGHT is where rotten vegetables were collected and smeared on doors, windows, and included pumpkin smashing. In the Midwest, GATE NIGHT is where farmers’ gates are opened, leaving livestock roaming free. In Detroit, DEVIL’S NIGHT is notorious for its ties to gang culture and random acts of arson. Moreover, in other areas, the celebrations had become a rowdy block party and the acts of vandalism more serious, historians say. Contrary to a popular view that maintains that mischief has been a part of the Halloween tradition, we believe that there is a fine line between Halloween fun and mischief in the City of North Miami Beach.

Though in most places, some of the traditional Halloween practices are considered good-natured misbehavior, the North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) bumps the mischief element from the celebrations by adhering to the harmless fun tradition of trick-or-treating. The police officers who participate in the Annual Pumpkin Patrol will trick-or-treat with the children in the community. Their patrol vehicles will be adorned with Halloween patches and will patrol to different neighborhoods while they hand out candies to children who are trick-or-treating in costume in exchange for sweets. The Pumpkin Patrol is a true community, child-friendly event where it is more about costumes and sweet treats rather than ghosts and goblins.

While seizing the opportunity to promote community cohesion and attain a level of positive interaction with the children, the NMBPD acknowledges the responsibility of simultaneously conducting high visibility patrol, ensuring a safe, fun, enjoyable Halloween for all children and adults alike. The NMBPD subscribes entirely to this statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics where it is stated that: “Often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety”. Consequently, below are several common sense tips that can help concerned parents keep their children safe: ▸▸ Choose bright, flame-retardant costumes. *Add reflective tape to your child’s costume to heighten visibility. ▸▸ Be careful when crossing a street; walk on sidewalks or the far side of the road to stay safe. ▸▸ Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. ▸▸ Always walk children door to door to receive treats. ▸▸ Inspect all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. ▸▸ Make sure your children carry a flashlight or glow stick so that they can be seen.

All things considered, the NMBPD makes sure that trick-or-treating safely, going door-to-door is the ideal of childhood memories. Therefore, it should be one of the greatest and most memorable “Night of Merriment” instead of a “Night of Mischief”.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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The rain didn’t keep those away from the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new City Wide Bike Share Program at Founders Park last month. Mayor Enid Weisman, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, Commissioners Denise Landman, Robert Shelley and Howard Weinberg, City of Aventura staff and BCycle staff were all happy to come out for a test ride. See page 8 for more details on the exciting new program.

Childhood Cancer Awareness

The North Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade League of Cities teamed up with North Miami, Aventura, and Miami Gardens for a special event to honor nearly a dozen children in the fight of their lives against cancer. These young cancer patients and their families were special guests of honor at a ceremony last month on at the NMB Police Department.

First Day of School Snapshots

Students were all smiles as they came prepared for a great school year ahead at the Scheck Hillel Community School.

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Bay Harbor Islands Farmers Market

The grand opening of the Farmer’s Market was a huge success with a myriad of food options, great music and picturesque waterfront backdrop at the boutique-style waterfront condominium. The market will take place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the development’s garden-like sales center.

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Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce Reigns Supreme with Their Monthly Events:

Talent Show-Down

AA&CC Season Preview

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center hosted Aventura Marketing Council members to their “Season Preview” along with a “Taste of Aventura”.

Serendipity Labs Grand Opening

Hard Rock Café Miami hosted approximately 250 people at the annual AMC organized event where seven Chambers and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau featured their singers in the anticipated ShowDown.

Local officials, including Mayor Enid Weisman, came out to celebrate the ribbon cutting of this unique workspace.

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Aventura Young Professionals gathered at this month’s luncheon to mix, mingle and network at Yakko-San.

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