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S JULY COMES TO AN END, ALSO THE GRADUATION PARTIES AND THE SUMMER VACATIONS. WE HAVE HAD an awesome summer enjoying the Soccer World Cup in Russia, an event that happens every 4 years. United States will have the privilege of cohosting this great event in 2026. We look forward to watching some of these games live and in the stadiums where the games will be played. Let's start planning for it!

As prom and graduation parties start to fade down, now is the time to get ready for college. By the way congratulations to the Class of 2018 graduates! We know you have worked hard and hope you enjoyed those college years to the max, while you prepare to be the leaders of the future. Please find inside 'Summer Prep Tips for College Applicants' it will be very helpful.

Also, Summerfest is still going on in Pembroke Pines, with the Symphony of the Americas, until Aug 9th. Hope you can enjoy one of their concerts right in our back yard, in Pembroke Pines. On the other hand don't forget the 'I love the 90's Tour' that will take place at the Miramar's Amphitheater on August 11th, as part as the Rock Fest series First time here in Miramar. Find more information inside.

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CONTENTS : JULY 2018

22 EVENTS 4 July 2018 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 7 Living Well OB/GYN COMMUNITY CALL 8 News from our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Summerfest in Pembroke Pines 12 Zoo Miami Foundation Receives Carnival Foundation Grant

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HURRICANE GUIDE 2018 22 The Cheat Sheet FROM THE MAYOR 24 Greetings Miramarians!

25 Dear Readers…

TRAVEL 26 A Quick Stop Could End Up Being Your Destination in Morganton, NC (Part 1)

THE PHILANTHROPIST 28 One Love SAFETY 30 4 Warning Signs a Family Entertainment

SPOTLIGHT EVENT 14 Free Children's Film Festival Venue May Have Safety Concerns COVER FEATURE 16 Unity In Diversity PET OF THE MONTH SCHOOL NEWS: STUDENT CORNER 31 Meet Mia & Dante 18 Summer Prep Tips for College Applicants PUZZLE PAGE BACK TO SCHOOL 32 Crossword & Sudoku 20 Tales From the Fridge… (and Pantry)

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EVENTS :: JULY 2018

July 17

July 18-29

July 20

July 20-August 12

SUMMER SEA TURTLE WALKS

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CRYSTAL

YAA TEEN COMIC-CON

WEST SIDE STORY

July 21

July 25

July 26

July 28

CRUSIN’ DOWN THE RIVER

SWFP ANNUAL SUMMER TEA EVENT

FRANK CONTEMPORARIES POP-UP EXHIBITION & EMERGING ARTS PROFESSIONAL MEET UP

BOROWSKI AT NIGHT

The Museum of Discovery and Science invites families to participate in an exciting evening of sea turtle discovery and wonder! The annual evening Turtle Walks will occur in June and July 2018. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about sea turtle nesting and nature permitting, observe a loggerhead sea turtle lay her eggs and then head out to sea. mods.org

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens and Kelly’s Landing Seafood Restaurant present Cruisin’ Down the River.

Take a boat ride with Bonnet House down the New River Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 5 pm on the famous Carrie B paddlewheel boat. Enjoy wine and tasty treats from Kelly’s Landing and live music from the Gold Coast Banjo Band. Admission is $45 for members and $55 for non-members and includes wine along with a boxed lunch generously sponsored

by Kelly’s Landing. bonnethouse.org

Cirque du Soleil is coming to the BB&T Center with a brand-new arena creation. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL, explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 34-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. CRYSTAL will perform in Sunrise Arena for 15 performances only. thebbtcenter.com

The SWFP Community Center cordially invites the community to the Annual Summertime Tea Event to celebrate friendships, food and fun! Join Pines residents for a lovely array of tea sandwiches, decadent desserts and assorted afternoon teas.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM; The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus. Contact the Activities desk for more info at 954-4506888; ppines.com

All ages are welcome to join YAA in celebrating the creativity of local teens during our 12th-Annual Teen Comic Con! Original illustrations, animations, superheroes and characters will take center stage as local teens display and sell their colorful cartoon artwork. Enjoy gaming stations throughout the museum, artistic demonstrations by Emmy Award winning Cartoonist Rob Cabrera, drawing contests, digital animation screenings and a Cosplay Fashion Show! Come dressed as your favorite character and get $4 off admission! Comic Con is included with general museum admission. youngatartmuseum.org

Frank Contemporaries will feature new work and artist talks by mixed media artist April Saler (professor of art at Broward College) and mixed-media artist Gianna DiBartolomeo (MFA candidate at Florida international University). This event will include a presentation by guest speaker Joseph Miller, General Manager of C&I Studios. This event is free to the public. Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. ppines.com

Inspired by William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, the story is set in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City in the 1950s and explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The infamous score includes Maria, Tonight and I Feel Pretty. pptopa.com

Flamingo Gardens becomes a magical fairytale land when the mythical glass creations of Glasstudio Borowski are illuminated at night for your enjoyment.

Night tour is for lights only. Animals are not accessible to view and event does not include Tram Tour or Wray Home Museum. 8-10 pm; flamingogardens.org

July 28-29

August 2

August 11-12

August 12

PAW PATROL LIVE

BITCH SESH AT THE PARKER PLAYHOUSE

MONSTER JAM

INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL OF MIAMI

It's Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map!

The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; browardcenter.org

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Casey Wilson (Happy Endings) and Danielle Schneider (The Hotwives of Orlando) bring you a live version of their hilarious podcast. They’ll deep dive into all things Real Housewives, unpack pertinent pop culture goings on and continue to process and hopefully come to accept Julia Roberts wig in “Mother’s Day. Join them for dramatic reenactments, audience questions, clips and more. Parker Playhouse; browardcenter.org

Three show dates have been announced as part of the 2018 Monster Jam season schedule. Fans in Sunrise, Florida, will get a special treat for the events as the BB&T Center will offer a dirt floor for competition for the first time. thebbtcenter.com

Cutting Edge dance program featuring national and international guest Modern and Contemporary dance companies presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of music and dance styles, presented by five different companies from Europe, Mexico, and the USA. Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; browardcenter.org.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Living Well OB/GYN

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R. MONICA DANIEL, FORMER CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AT MEMORIAL Hospital Miramar and TopLine MD physician, has more than 20 years of experience after graduating from the University of Miami School of Medicine. She opened her new practice in Silver Lakes after 10 years of partnership in a large group.

She has been providing OB/GYN care in Broward County for over 16 years. She is delighted to better serve and provide her patients with very personable and experienced care. She is also excited to announce the addition of Nancy Gavilanes, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C to her practice. Nancy graduated with Honors from Nova Southeastern University with her Master’s Degree in Family practice. She brings with her 16+ years of experience in Women’s Health including Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Labor and Delivery.

Patients have said… ‘Dr Daniel is the best! She is attentive and is very involved in the care of her patients. It is obvious that she enjoys her work and treat us like family. I am very comfortable with her. Every time, I go to an appointment she is professional and personable, I took forward to my medical care with her because I know that I am getting the best service.’

‘Dr. Monica G Daniel is the best OB/GYN hands down. She always takes her time to explain all procedures and results. Her bedside manner is like no other.

I have been with the Doctor for a little over 15 years and she has always treated me and all my family as if we were her family. I am thankful to have been a patient of Dr. Daniel’s throughout the years. I would recommend her to anyone, because I am sure you will be pleased with her and her staff.’

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COMMUNITY CALL

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LOCAL BREWERY TAKES THIRD PLACE IN NATIONWIDE COMPETITION

BROWARD HEALTH BALL RAISES MORE THAN $400K

Davie’s Mack House was one of over 175 breweries to participate in the 2018 Cigar City Brewing Hunahpu's Day Festival in Tampa, FL. This annual beer celebration, hosted outside of Raymond James Stadium, is one of the country's premier craft beer events, with brewers and revelers traveling from across the globe. The festival hands out only six Hunahpu's Day People's Choice Awards, and Mack House took one home … third place in the beer category for their "Big Mack Imperial Stout." "We are extremely proud and excited to receive an award at Hunahpu's Day®, especially considering the class of the participating breweries," said Kyle Hatfield, Mack House’s Head Brewer. At home, the Brew Pub keeps the theme local with flight paddles in the shape of Florida and beers named after local landmarks; Pine Island Pale Ale, 954 IPA and 84 Porter.

The sixth Annual Broward Health Ball, held in mid-May at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, raised $470,000 for all Broward Health hospitals. NBC 6 anchor, Jawan Strader, served as emcee. A special paddle bid helped raise funds for the construction of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Broward Health Coral Springs. This was the sixth year that the Broward Health Foundation has coordinated this annual event, which has become one of Broward County’s premier fundraisers. More than 500 guests attended the ball, which featured silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and live entertainment. “This event is an important fundraiser for our community as every dollar raised goes back to benefit the hospitals that take care of us,” said Bob Birdsong, chairman of the Broward Health Foundation Board of Directors. “It’s gratifying to see the outpouring of support for our community healthcare system and in a setting where everyone is having an enjoyable time.”

CRAZY COCONUT BAKING CHALLENGE

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The Master Chef “Crazy Coconut” Summer Baking Challenge at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center is right around the corner on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. Participants can bring in their favorite home baked dessert, and may leave with a cash prize. To enter, a form must be completed by Monday, July 16th. Entry forms can be obtained at the Activities Desk at the Center Campus, located at 301 NW 103 Ave. Desserts entered in the challenge must contain the key ingredient … coconut.

With past hurricanes, our City benefited greatly by having staff and many volunteers help immediately after a storm. This help included food distribution, water distribution, administrative work and debris clean up. If you are interested in volunteering after a storm hits our area, please see Hurricane Relief Volunteer Forms at ppines.com/hurricane and follow instructions to submit.

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Summerfest in Pembroke Pines

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HE SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS 30TH ANNIVERSARY season celebration continues with Summerfest 2018 in Pembroke Pines. This acclaimed summer music festival presents one month of performances throughout Florida and the Americas. The City of Pembroke Pines performance will be held on August 9, 2018 at the Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts at the River of Grass ArtsPark, located at 17195 Sheridan, at 7 p.m. Refreshing cool waters and the Oscar winning movie Shape of Water are all inspirations for this year’s Symphony of the Americas annual Summerfest – The Shape of Music.

Summerfest traditionally features musicians and soloists from acclaimed orchestras throughout Europe, including Mission Chamber Orchestra of Rome, the Hungarian Virtuosi, Orchestra Symphonique du Mont Blanc (France), and others, performing several styles of classical and popular music for strings, all joined in a cultural exchange by principal musicians of our own Symphony of the Americas. Presented in association with Europe’s Musicfor, the festival aligns with their international mission of promot-

ing music, donating musical instruments and their work with young students. Overall, more than 10 different countries are represented on stage at Summerfest concerts.

The Artistic Director is Maestro James BrooksBruzzese; the music is of Bach, Handel, Saint-Saens, Mozart, Delibes, Ginastera and the legendary Argentinian, Carlos Gardel. Included also is a commissioned composition by Italian composer in residence, Lorenzo Turchi-Floris, Soloists are the festival’s Concertmaster, Orlando Forte of Cuba, the Symphony of the Americas Principal Oboe, Marco Key-Navarrete and acclaimed organist Tim Brumfield, among others.

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OO MIAMI FOUNDATION RECEIVED A $100,000 GRANT FROM CARNIVAL FOUNDATION FOR THE 2017-2018 school year to deliver the Carnival Kids program, a unique standards-based interactive program designed to challenge fourth and fifth grade students to become the next generation of environmental stewards.

This program promotes wildlife conservation and is specifically designed to provide opportunities to local deserving, underserved students.

The program impacted 788 students in the 2017-2018 school year from John G. Dupuis Elementary, Sweetwater Elementary, Miami Shores Elementary and Florida City Elementary. Through hands-on animal interactions and visits to Zoo Miami and the Everglades, this environmental science program met its goals of: increasing the participants’ science knowledge and their awareness to grow into eco-conscious adults, while supporting the schools’ science curriculums.

“We can’t thank Carnival Foundation enough for their trust and belief in Zoo Miami Foundation for more than two decades now. The Carnival Kids program is an excellent program for our community. Together we hope to continue inspiring the love of science and creation for another 20 years and beyond. Thank you for your unwavering leadership and investment in our children’s future,” said Bill Moore, ZMF President & CEO. 1997 marked the beginning of this long and prosperous relationship between Carnival Foundation and Zoo Miami Foundation. Over those past 21 years, Carnival Kids has grown from engaging a total of 100 students per year to over 700 students per year in an environmental education program connecting them to nature. Throughout the span of their long relationship, 10,401 students have been provided with wildlife and environmental conservation instruction.

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June 7 - August 18 Admission is $5

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Now through August 11 River of Grass Arts Park, 17189 Sheridan Street ppines.com Forget the heat of summer and enjoy the free Children’s Film Festival 2018 offered by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. Different movies*, rated PG, will be shown at the River of Grass Arts Park in the Susan B. Katz Theater, located at 17189 Sheridan Street. All movies start at 10 a.m. and are free – no tickets or reservations are required. Please note that no food or drinks are allowed in the theater.

The movies include*: • Lego Ninjago (PG) on July 21 • Captain Underpants (PG) on July 28 • Lego Batman (PG) on August 4 • The Nutjob 2 (PG) on August 11

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CORNER STONE OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION IS PEACE EDUCATION. Our institution was founded on this belief which is at the core of our approach to our students and families.

“Our diversity is our unity” this is our motto to peace education. Small World Montessori has a long-standing tradition of diversity in all aspects of the organization.

From the administration to teaching staff and students we have an incredibly diverse School. Small World Montessori has accepted students of all ethnic, religious, cultural, and various household demographics.

Maria Montessori stated that, “We must lay the foundation for peace ourselves by constructing a social environment, a new world for the child and adolescent, so that their individual consciences may develop.”

A BREAKDOWN OF PEACE EDUCATION

There are two types of peace that are the central focus of Montessori education. The first is inner peace, and the second is peace outside yourself: peace with others. First, the child has to be focused, calm, and understand their own emotions before they can start getting along with other people. They need to be given instructions on how to identify what they’re feeling and how to communicate that in a basic way. For children six and under, this basic communication is enough.

As children get older, in the elementary years, they now find themselves in a position to make peace in a collaborative and nuanced way. It’s not just enough to say “I’m angry” and move on. Elementary aged children are

looking for long-term solutions to their conflicts. Peace on the grander scale, in the broader vision of Montessori is world peace. World peace comes from the unity of inner peace and peace with others.

The other thing that’s not so obvious about Montessori peace education is that peaceful co-existence doesn’t necessarily mean not making any waves. We see conflict as opportunity. As Montessorians, we strive to give our students a healthy approach to conflict and strive to provide tools for resolution. When we can help children understand the “how” and “why” of peace, then we can get at the true purpose of Montessori. This means actively understanding your own time, place, and culture, and choosing to be a part of those things in a productive way.

It is our belief that Love is universal. As Montessorians we understand that peace and acceptance can only be ascertained if we plant the seeds in the younger generations.

It is my fundamental belief that the child is the curriculum, the child is the lesson, the child is the teaching and the learning all in one. It is through the child that

“WE MUST LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR PEACE OURSELVES BY CONSTRUCTING A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, A NEW WORLD FOR THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT, SO THAT THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONSCIENCES MAY DEVELOP.” –MARIA MONTESSORI we will build a better world for all. For at the end, Peace is a vocabulary of kindness.

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Prospective parents are graciously invited to visit the School’s website at SWmontessori.com or to contact the School directly at 954-544-2915. The Head of School welcomes you to tour and experience the difference of an individualized approach to your child’s education.

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Summer Prep Tips for College Applicants

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UMMER IS FINALLY HERE! SO IT’S TIME TO KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY THE SUNSHINE, RIGHT? WELL, unfortunately that’s not the case for upcoming seniors, such as myself, who are working on getting into the college of their dreams.

With summer immersion programs, searching for scholarships, working on college essays, and studying for the SAT/ACT, this summer is turning into a stressful one. But, there is hope. You can take steps to make your summer a little less miserable if you start get organized right now.

First, the best way to stay on track with all upcoming deadlines is to make a list. It should include application deadlines for the colleges you want to attend. This is extremely important as you need to know how much time you have to complete everything that is required for your application. You should also add your SAT/ACT test dates to your list. Making a list helps you feel less flustered and makes the process less hectic.

Another helpful tip is to start working on your resume as soon as possible. Colleges want to see everything that you have done since freshman year. The best advice I can give is, as soon as you participate in something memorable (such as a volunteer project), write it down on your resume so you don’t forget.

If you are still unsure about what college you want to attend, it’s not too late. There is a website called Naviance that most high schools offer which helps match you with colleges that meet your criteria. For example, all you have to do is input your scores, your major and what you are looking for in a college -- such as Greek life, the size of the school, or location -- and Naviance matches you with colleges that fit your profile. It’s worth the time… what the website comes up with may surprise you. In my case, some universities popped up that I hadn’t even heard of, and, once I checked them out, a few of those were added to my list.

Planning a tour of prospective colleges is another way to help narrow down a list of schools. Obviously, the sooner you plan a visit, the better as some colleges begin accepting applications as early as October. By visiting different campuses, you can get an idea if it’s the right fit for you. Another thing to prepare for are the interviews. Many competitive universities, such as Wake Forest in North Carolina, highly recommend interviews. Several offer Skype interviews if you can’t make it up there in person. Either way, going on the college website is highly recommended to look into what you need to do so you don’t miss any deadlines.

Let’s not forget a very important part of the college search. How are you going to pay for it? Well, many students may have Florida Prepaid or a 529 account, which your parents have set up for you long ago. Needless to say, college is expensive. When you add dorms, food and all the other essentials for living away from home, you might find yourself wondering where you will get the extra money to cover those expenses. That’s where scholarships come in. There is a plethora of scholarship money out there, all you have to do is look for it. Many ask for an essay, or to be nominated by your school in order to apply. Now is the time to get those recommendations from your teachers, and spend a little of your summer sun time, inside, writing those essays and applying for every scholarship you can find on the web. If you play sports, there are several grants you can apply for such as the U.S. Army/Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence which offers a $2,500 grant for those students who are chosen based on athletics, academics and community service. Another is the Wendy’s High School Heisman scholarship which honors students who excel in sports and are leaders in their communities. All you need to do is look for these grants and scholarships on the internet and apply.

So, put away the sunscreen and turn on your laptop because while your friends will be scrambling to finish their essays and applications this fall, you can take a deep breath because you sacrificed a few weeks of summer fun for a bright future.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Tales From the Fridge… (and Pantry) A SK ANY PARENT WHAT THEY DREAD ABOUT SCHOOL STARTING AND PACKING LUNCHES, PLANNING DINNERS AND DOLING OUT ENDLESS SNACKS will likely be at the top of the list. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? This year we turned to Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Danielle Marks Williamson, MS, RDN, a mom herself, to walk us to through a typical school and day and help all the parents out there make smart and healthy choices for their kids. Here’s what she had to say...

MORNINGS ARE RUSHED AND TOUGH FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS ESPECIALLY. WHAT’S A GOOD, HEALTHY BREAKFAST TO GRAB AND KEEP THEIR ENERGY UP?

Just as the old saying goes, breakfast is certainly the most important meal of the day. It jump starts our metabolism and gives us energy to use throughout the day - especially for your brain! Granola bars are a great choice as long as they have less than 10 grams of sugar per serving and more than two grams of fiber per serving. Hand fruits such as bananas, apples, and oranges are always a great choice. If all else fails, even a glass of milk will do - an eight ounce glass of skim milk has eight grams of protein and 12 grams of carbohydrate - both of which are perfect fuel for the morning.

PARENTS ARE ALWAYS DREADING MAKING LUNCH. WHAT STAPLES CAN WE KEEP ON HAND IN THE PANTRY OR FRIDGE TO MAKE LUNCH PACKING EASIER?

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nut butter. Popular fruit favorites are apples, bananas, clementines, raisins, or unsweetened applesauce. Try to avoid purchasing fruit cups preserved with sugar or fruit juice. To incorporate more vegetables, add lettuce, tomato and cucumber to sandwiches or pack a bag of baby carrots. Easy dairy staples include low-fat string cheese or plain yogurt.

KIDS COME HOME FROM SCHOOL FAMISHED, GIVE ME AN EXAMPLE OF A GOOD AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK

Afterschool snacks are an essential part of your child’s diet. The trick is to give your kids food that is packed with nutrients to keep their bellies full until dinner. The best way to do this is to include both fiber and healthy fats. Try to avoid foods high in sugar. Some healthy snack examples include: »» String cheese »» Celery with nut butter and raisins »» Whole grain toast or crackers with smashed avocado or hummus »» Cut up veggies with hummus or 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing

»» Plain yogurt with fruit and nuts »» Brown rice cakes with nut butter

ACTIVITIES LIKE BASEBALL OR GYMNASTICS CAN OFTEN RUN LATE AT NIGHT. WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR HOW TO NAVIGATE KEEPING KIDS FULL AND ENERGIZED WITHOUT GIVING THEM DINNER AT 10 PM?

Proper nutrition goes hand in hand with optimal athletic performance. Kids absolutely need to eat a nutritious meal before practice in order to keep them energized for the physical exertion ahead. This might include food from home, or a healthy option from a restaurant with complex carbohydrates such as brown rice or quinoa.

Avoid consuming fried foods, foods high in sugar or sodas, which will not provide sustained energy. If practice ends late, kids can have a light snack before going to bed.

This might include a sandwich on whole grain bread, a piece of fruit and some cheese, or a bowl of whole grain cereal with nonfat milk (aim for less than 10 grams of sugar per serving).

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF NUTRITIONAL ADVICE FOR PARENTS?

Make half your child’s plate fruits and vegetables! Fill their plates with a variety of colors, textures and shapes.

Teaching your children healthy eating habits from a young age will prevent obesity, and give them a lifelong healthy relationship with food.

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THE PREDICTIONS ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS ON JUNE 1ST AND ENDS ON NOVEMBER 30TH. THE AREAS COVERED INCLUDE THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, THE GULF OF MEXICO AND THE CARIBBEAN SEA.

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THE WEATHER COMPANY IS FORECASTING 12 NAMED STORMS, FIVE HURRICANES AND TWO MAJOR HURRICANES THIS SEASON.

• Review or create a preparedness plan with your family. Make sure you designate an evacuation route and a meeting spot should you be separated.

• Stock up about 10-days worth of non-perishable food for each person in the home and a gallon of water per person, per day.

• Check your supply kit and be sure it includes first aid supplies and medications, a flashlight, batteries and a battery-operated radio.

• Protect important documents by placing them in waterproof containers on high shelves and scan docs into your computer or phone as backup.

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FROM THE MAYOR

Greetings Miramarians!

BY MAYOR WAYNE M. MESSAM, CITY OF MIRAMAR

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’M SURE YOU’VE HEARD THAT THE MIAMI Dolphins have visited Miramar in reference to possibly moving their training headquarters here. I recently hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the possibilities and get your thoughts as well as having Dolphins representatives in attendance to share their vision should this happen. It was a successful meeting with approximately 100 people in attendance voicing their support or sharing their concerns about the project. The proposed site is located between Everglades High School and Glades Middle, south of Bass Creek Road, between Dykes Road and Southwest 172 Avenue. There are other cities being considered and we are only in conversation but what a wonderful opportunity for our city should an agreement be approved by the city commission.. I will continue to update you as the discussions continue.

Our Youth Advisory Council, led by myself and Police Chief Dexter Williams, have two members who have graduated from High School and will be moving on. This year has been a wonderful time for YAC as they’ve been able to participate in many more activities within our City in addition to representing us during the National

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League of Cities Conference in the Fall. We are very proud of the students who are selected to be members of this Council. They are smart, dynamic, outgoing and represent our city well. We wish all the members - Kaelan Rampasard, Roland Bhola, Ivette Borges, Yessika Pena, Josefina Cruz, Mikyla Canada, Giacomo Natteri, Giuliana Motoa, Amanda Joloya and Ivanna Fregoso, a wonderful summer. To our graduating seniors, Kerri-Ann Henry and Yashara Jerome-Gachelin, it was wonderful having you both be a part of the group and know you will do great things in the future.

Every summer I head out into the community for Conversations with the Mayor. This provides an opportunity for residents to speak with me on-on-one if they choose or just hear an update about our city. For upcoming dates, contact my office at elaroche@miramarfl.gov On August 8th at 6:30 p.m., Congressman Alcee Hastings and I will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the ICE Immigration issues at Miramar City Hall where a number of topics will be discussed. For information please contact the mayor's office at elaroche@miramar.fl.gov For eight weeks this summer, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert and I have joined together to promote health and fitness through free pop up yoga sessions in Miramar and Miami Gardens. Alternating each week

in our respective cities, the sessions are Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through August 9th and all levels are welcome.

Locations are announced every Monday for the Thursday session via social media. Twitter: @WayneMessam | Facebook: /MayorWayneMessam Hope to see you there,

Wayne Messam Wayne Messam Mayor, City of Miramar

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FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Readers…

BY MAYOR FRANK C. ORTIS, CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES

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UR STUDENTS WILL BE RETURNING TO SCHOOL NEXT MONTH AFTER THEIR SUMMER break and so I wish everyone a very happy and interesting new school year. We’re very excited about a new program that was recently launched and will begin again with the new school year from our Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Community Risk Reduction personnel for our younger students. It’s a program presented in elementary schools throughout the City to help second graders learn all about fire safety and prevention.

Statistics show that the majority of structure fires in homes caused by play were started by males (83 percent).

Forty-three percent of the fires were started by a child under age six. Older children were more likely to start outside fires, with two of five (38 percent) of all outside or unclassified fires started by a child between the ages of 10 and 12. Many of these fires are started accidentally due to curiosity.

These statistics are startling. This program allows students to advance in their education at a young age, building a strong foundation of knowledge to prevent fire setting. The best interventions involve a combination of child, parental and peer education. Focusing on second graders through this program is a great way to share this important information.

Along with classroom presentations and discussions, the team also includes handouts that are given to the teachers for children to share at home. The handouts provide information on instructions for a fire escape plan, a fact sheet on smoke alarms and how to maintain them, firefighter coloring sheets, Sparky the Dog puzzles and mazes, and a Learn Not to Burn review.

Let’s also keep an eye out for school zones and make sure we all follow school bus safety. We want everyone to be safe and start the school year on a positive note.

Please remember that we are still in hurricane season and are quickly approaching our most active time of the year. I hope everyone has their hurricane plans in place and are taking steps to prepare. This also includes pruning trees and landscaping now before a storm is on our doorstep. Be sure to visit our hurricane preparedness information at ppines.com/hurricane to help you in your preparations. There are helpful tips, informational videos, resources etc. covering every aspect of making sure we are storm safe.

On a final note, there are many exciting activities, events and programs taking place throughout the city this month and every month. They are all listed with full information on our city website at ppines.com. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020, or by email at fortis@ppines.com.

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BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ

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LOVE THE SAYING “IT’S NOT ABOUT THE DESTINATION, IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY.” SO MANY TIMES WE ARE IN such a rush to get to our destination that we miss special places along the way. Such is the case with Morganton, NC. Travelers on their way to Lake Lure or Asheville need to take the time to enjoy some time in Morganton.

To be completely honest, I had never heard of this town of 18,000 nestled in the Catawba River Valley, but being the adventurer I am, I signed on. I rolled into town to the sounds of music coming from the town green. I learned that every Friday in May, June and July they have TGIF and everyone comes down, lays out blankets and enjoys the summer nights. I personally would have loved to stay, but I was hungry and I was told JD’s Smokehouse was the place for BBQ. I was not steered wrong; the jalapeno grits were the best grits I’ve ever had. Sorry Mom. Morganton is going through a Renaissance and craft beers are one of the highlights.

Sidetracked started as a taproom but morphed into a brewery that keeps 12 taps going with beers named PB&J and Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Brown Mountain Bottleworks not only has 400 beers to sell but also a great selection of wine and local snacks. What I found so charming was that in each place I went, there was a shelf or table with a selection of board games to play while enjoying your friends and beer.

My next day was a whirlwind of fun, beer and amazing food. I spent some time downtown exploring the shops and eateries. There is The Dapper Donut that makes donuts on demand, Oak Hill Iron and Wood, a general store and boutiques, but my favorite was MAD Bookstore where Miss Linda Brown is the guardian of the written word. Rows of books stacked to the ceiling on every topic and genre you can think of

pulls you in. Another favorite place of mine is The Natural Olive. The shop is lined with over 40 olive oils and balsamic vinegars. There is a bar that serves wine and a cozy sitting area where old black and white films play. Because they are not equipped for a kitchen, patrons can bring their own appetizers to enjoy with their wine.

I headed to the next town of Valdese for lunch at Old World Baking Company where everything is freshly made. I opted for the kale and cranberry salad. Spectacular! The jelly donuts brought back summer memories of a bakery on Martha’s Vineyard. But what touched me the most on this trip laid inside the walls of this bakery. They have turned one huge wall into a blackboard called “The Dream Wall” where people go to write their dreams. I was so touched standing there and reading everyone’s dreams.

Next stop before the State of Origin Beer Festival was South Mountain Distilling Co., a family run business that actually started with the grandfather’s still. We had a tasting that just warmed my soul! The State of Origin Beer Festival had 32 breweries, four food trucks and more than 500 people. If you are a beer lover, this is an event to put on your calendar. From there, I walked to dinner at The root + vine. What a charming place, especially if you can get a table on the patio. I ate the most outstanding octopus and trout while listening to music coming from The Grind Café, a coffee shop across the street that transforms into a bar upstairs at night.

The night was winding down as I took my last few sips of wine and glanced across the street at The Cedars House, a sprawling mansion built in 1859. The uplighting around the house and grounds cast an eerie feel and I couldn’t help but think of an old Nancy Drew book. Tomorrow I had hiking on the Greenway and exploring more of Morganton, Nature’s Playground.

Debbie Martinez is a Miami Dade resident and Travel Editor. She can be reached at debbiemartinez1@mac.com.

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It took just one trip to Jamaica for 10-yearold Kingston Marley to notice a big difference between his life at home and the lives of the children he met there. After spending the summer of 2016 at camp in the Caribbean island nation, Marley came home and asked his mom, Melayna Stephens, if he could collect all his excess “stuff” and send it to the children he had met. But soon it became about more than just toys or sports equipment. “I was really sad when I learned that some kids in Jamaica... don't have shoes or lunch money or the books they need,” says Marley, a student Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts. “Without these things, they can't go to school and get an education and become who they want to be.” Stephens and Marley saw an opportunity for change, and in May of 2017 Children for Change was born.

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BEING THE CHANGE

The organization’s first official event took place in September 2017 and focused on back-to-school fundraising for two rural schools in St. Ann, the birthplace of Marley’s grandfather, legendary singer Bob Marley. From there they expanded into additional initiatives that include providing workbooks to students; collecting books and curating library collections for rural schools; holiday toy drives; and the collection of used clothes, educational toys, sports equipment, musical instruments and more.

This summer the organization will also launch a summer kindness series to spread kindness throughout the community and a “Helping Hands” distribution of backpacks filled with snacks, clothing, hygiene items, books, art supplies and small toys for children living in homeless shelters in our community.

FAMILY AFFAIR

While Stephens handles what Marley calls “the adult stuff,” Marley has recruited siblings Zedeke and Kalani to work on the project as well and credits an important inspiration in his desire to make the world a better place. “I want to help others just like my grandfather did,” says Marley. “He believed in One Love, which means we should love everyone no matter what color they are or where they came from or what they believe in. And he helped those less fortunate. That's what I want to do too.”

His vision includes building Children For Change into a larger organization that will allow kids to get together to brainstorm and implement programs that will help other children. “We can do community projects together and we can help children be kind to each other and stop bullying, and even help children who don't always have food at home.”

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While the summer off is giving him the opportunity to focus on the organization, Marley’s school year commitments stack up quite a list. In addition to being part of the school’s drama magnet, he belongs to the 5000 Role Models organization at school and plays two sports. But his own activities only fuel his passion for helping others find theirs. ”It's important to me to make the time for the charity because I think it's important for all children to have a special thing in their life,” he says. “If they want to play basketball then they should have a basketball to play with. If they want to go to school then they should have the books they need to go.”

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Enter family entertainment venue executive Tim Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Rebounderz Family Entertainment Centers. He’s on a mission to significantly improve safety standards not only within the trampoline park industry (having developed and wholeheartedly enforcing a litany of perfect patents related thereto), but with amusement/theme/activity park, playground, concert hall, and other such family establishments at large.

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Ensuring there’s no question about what to do, or not to do, helps minimize the opportunity for injury, but also serves as a visual cue for the guest to follow to help aid in preventing injury.

Finally, if the venue serves food, is the equipment (vending machines, counters, tables, ice cream machines, restrooms, etc.) clean, appear to be in good working order, and has received a formal state inspection posted? If the location serves alcohol, is the business properly licensed by the city, county and state? Cleanliness, good equipment operation and proper inspection signage gives patrons a good indication of the condition of the facility and how well both the staff and management is performing.

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"Ultimately, ongoing formal and informal inspections, staff and management training, safety videos, ongoing personnel evaluations and other safeguards are absolutely fundamental measures that can help a facility quickly identify and rectify structural and policy issues and ensure employees are aptly educated for the type venue at hand,” Murphy underscores. “Not only will this mitigate the chance of injury, but also help owners avoid expensive liability lawsuits.”

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