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CONTENTS

18 There is Nothing MUNdane about Aventura Waterways Model United Nations Program 22 NMB City Officials Leave Their Mark on Tallahasseem

17 Pharmco Rx - Get So Much More Than Meds

SPRING BREAK CAMP GUIDE 23-24 Spring Break Camp Guide for Aventura

CAN DO KID CALENDAR

25 Local Teen Needs Help Collecting Kosher and Gluten-Free Foods for Passover

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COMMUNITY NEWS 12 “Arts, Crafts, and all that Jazz” Returns for its Second Year 12 Tell Us a Story You’re the Megillah Man – The Shpiel on This Year’s Purim Festival 14 FIDF Supporters Raise Over $3.3M for Israel’s Soldiers at Miami Gala

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29 Tips and Skills for Happy, Successful Kids…And Grown-Ups

PET OF THE MONTH 30 “Norman”

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18 Start Your Engines… The Victory Center Hosts ‘Road to Victory’ Annual Gala

CHAMBER NEWS 27 The Verdict is in… ‘Here Come the Judges’ Breakfast Was Ruled Supreme

MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF 29 Child Passenger Safety

SEEN ON SCENE 31,32 Community Snapshots

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 35 the world’s favorite newspaper™

CALENDAR MARCH 2017

3rd 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 at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on March 10th, 17th,24th and 31st)

Founders Park – 3105 NE 190th Street, Aventura. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact Founders Park at 305-466-0183.

Music in the Park– Live bands of all genres including Top 40, Oldies, Salsa and Classic Rock perform every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on March 11th, 18th and 25th)

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Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer. Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited, so it’s advised to come on time. Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. Please call (305)749-1843 or email maureen@humanesocietymiami.org for more information. Movie Night – The City of Aventura presents Movie Night. The series will feature the latest family-friendly movies with festival type lawn seating, so bring lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted. Gates open at 6pm and the feature film, Trolls, will start at 7pm. FREE admission –

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International Tuesdays – Featuring music by Benji Rafaeli, performing in more than 10 different languages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on March 14th, 21st and 28th)

11th Arts, Crafts, and All That Jazz – The 2nd annual event will feature live entertainment by the Nicole Yarling Quartet, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra and the University of Miami Frost School of Music Jazz Ensemble plus visual and fine arts and crafts including paintings, quilts, sculpture and photography from local artisans and a Green Market. Food trucks will be selling refreshments and admission is FREE. Founders Park-3105 NE 190th Street, Aventura – Noon-5:00pm – Free parking is located at the Aventura Government Center and Harbour Centre located at the corner of NE 188th Street and NE 29th Avenue with complimentary shuttle service to and from the park. For more information, please visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930. City of

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P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more. The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:003:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800.

Green Market – Twice a month through April enjoy strolling through Founders Park South from 9am-1:00pm to find fresh vegetables, artisan baked goods, juices, jellies and jams, oils and vinegars, and so much more. 3105 NE 190th Street, Aventura. Interested vendors are encouraged to participate and are welcome to contact Colleen Sullivan at Colleen@seastarevent.com and/or at 954-618-9977. Tent space is limited and will be assigned in the order received. (Also on March 19th)

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Purim Shpiel – The traditional Megillah reading returns this year Nicole Yarling Quartet, with “Billy Joel, The Man” at South Florida JazzMegillah Orchestra and the University of Miami Frost School of Music the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in the Soffer Sanctuary at 7:00pm and Mincha at 5:30pm - 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura. All are welcome to this FREE event offering a Purim party with pizza and hamantaschen along with music and bounce houses for the children. Arrive early as a large attendance is expected. For more information please contact theshpiel@ atjc.org Enjoy an arts and crafts festival featuring a Young Artist Showcase, children’s outdoor art studio, the Aventura Green Market, food trucks, and live performances by

Soulful Jazz Sundays – Enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist, Travis Bridges, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on March 12th, 19th and 26th)

6th 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.

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Bring lawn chairs and blankets for festival type seating! Admission is free and parking will be available at the City of Aventura Government Center and Harbour Centre with complimentary shuttle service. cityofaventura.com #CityofAventura

The Victory Center Annual Gala – Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions and so much more at the 17th annual Road to Victory gala to raise funds for the school’s educational programs. 7:00 pm at The Miami Auto Museum For more information or to buy tickets contact Raquel Pancer, CEO at rpancer@thevictoryschool. org, 305-466-1142 or visit online at www. victorygala.org.

Yoga in the Park – The City of Aventura will be offering free yoga classes from 9:00-10:00am at Founders Park. Yoga mats will be provided if necessary, but students may bring their own mat, a small towel and water for convenience. Registration is not required, and classes are open to all. Residents are encouraged to obtain a park ID prior to attending class in order to expedite access to the park. Nonresidents will be required to pay the park entrance fee ($5 per adult and $3 per child under the age of 18, as long as they are accompanied by an adult) upon arrival to Founders Park. All first time visitors will be required to fill out a waiver of liability upon entering the park for class. Founders Park is located at 3105 NE 190 Street. For more information please visit cityofaventura. com, or contact Founders Park at 305466-8556. (Also on March 31st)

19th Climb Up With WIZO – Join the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) for a full day of climbing, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding from 9:30am-1:00pm at Tigertail Lake – 580 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. $54 (family of 4) / $72 at the door, $18 (single) /$25 at the door. All proceeds will benefit centers in Israel for children and women in distress. For more information and/ or to purchase tickets, please call 305-861-8860.

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he City of Aventura proudly announces the return of its highly enjoyed featured spring festival, “Arts, Crafts, and All That Jazz”. The 2nd annual event will feature live entertainment by the Nicole Yarling Quartet, the South Florida Jazz Orchestra and the University of Miami Frost School of Music Jazz Ensemble at Founders Park. The free event on Saturday, March 11th will begin at noon and run until 5pm. In addition to live music, the afternoon will feature local artisans and delicious food. Aventura, known for its community rich in culture and creativity, aims to showcase these attributes at the festival. Visitors will enjoy visual and fine arts and crafts including paintings, quilts, sculpture, jewelry and photography from over 50 vendors. The event, produced by SeaStar Event Corporation, will also feature a children’s outdoor art studio where little ones can create their own art with chalk, foam, and sand.

The University of Miami Frost School of Music will provide performances throughout the duration of the festival by a variety of their highly acclaimed musicians including the Nicole Yarling Quartet, the Stamps Jazz Quintet, the Frost School of Music Jazz Sextet, and the South Florida Jazz Orchestra. Professional artists will showcase Mixed Media, Oil Paintings, and Photography. Alongside these professionals will be some of the most creative local elementary, middle and high school students proudly showcasing their work. The “Young Artists Showcase” is designed to give these aspiring artists an opportunity to exhibit their talent and to sell their work. “I am looking forward to again helping the City of Aventura in producing one of their top-notch events at Founders Park,” says Colleen Sullivan President of SeaStar Event Corporation. “Last year we had over 4,000

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residents come to enjoy the day at Arts, Crafts, and All That Jazz Festival! I March 11, 2017 @ Noon look forward to seeFOUNDERS PARK 3105 NE 190 STREET ing even more residents at this year’s event” For those looking to satisfy their palate, a variety of Nicole Yarling Quartet, trendy food trucks will be onsiteSouth along with a Orchestra Green and the Florida Jazz Miami Frost of School of Music Market. One won’t be hungry University with theofselection popular food items, healthy treats and satisfying refreshments. The Green Market won’t disappoint with its carefully selected vendors allowing guests to sample and buy local produce, honey pickles, kettle corn, guacamole, salsa, teas, Indian dips and bread, olive oils and so much more. Founders Park is located at 3105 NE 190 Street, and parking will be available at the City of Aventura Government Center parking garage (located just west of Founders Park) as well as at the Harbour Centre located on the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue. Complimentary shuttle service will run to and from the Harbour Centre and Founders Park from noon through 5:30pm. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome for this festival style seating. Please be advised that alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted at the park. For more information, please visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930. Enjoy an arts and crafts festival featuring a Young Artist Showcase, children’s outdoor art studio, the Aventura Green Market, food trucks, and live performances by

Tell Us a Story You’re the Megillah Man – The Shpiel on This Year’s Purim Festival BY BEVERLY PERKINS

urim, the festival celebrated every year during late winter/early spring commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from antiSemitic Haman. He had the evil plan to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews. Fortunately his plans were ruined by Mordecai and his cousin and adopted daughter Esther who became the Queen of Persia. The victory then became a day to rejoice and to feast. There are certain traditions followed to remember the significant day. Those who observe the festive holiday do so by: ▸▸ Reading the Megillah also known as the Book of Esther which tells the story of the Purim miracle. ▸▸ Giving gifts of money to the poor. ▸▸ Exchanging gifts of food and drink with friends. ▸▸ Eating a celebratory meal. ▸▸ Dressing up in costumes and wearing masks. ▸▸ Reciting prayers. Since 2007, The Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center has taken these traditions and made them into theatrical productions. The Center’s “Shpiels” (a Yiddish word used

to describe a play of sorts) have included retelling the story by selecting the music of popular artists and groups. Past featured artists have been Abba, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Jersey Boys, Grease, and the infamous Michael Jackson with the Thrillah Megillah. Last year’s was all about rhythm and blues with the Motown Megillah. This year’s “Shpiel” has Cantors David Muchnick and Marcos Askenazi in a Billy Joel state-of-mind. They will present Purim with the song and the story through the musical legend’s numerous hits titled, The Megillah Man, a Norman Roth original. The cast will be comprised of members and displays the many talents of the Center’s children and adults. The production is equipped with a full multimedia component, along with instrumental and vocal backgrounds, sung and produced by the Cantors. “Our shpiels are one of the many highlights of the year for our members and the entire community boasting a steady attendance of 600+,” says Cantor Muchnick. “It’s a lot of hard work and commitment for all involved but the end result is a program that is talked about for months after and months leading up to the next shpiel. This year promises to be our best yet. The event is free to all in the community who wish to celebrate the joyous occasion on Saturday, March 11th at 7:00pm, with Mincha at 5:30pm, in the Soffer Sanctuary. Following the traditional Megillah reading, the Purim Party will continue with pizza, refreshments and delicious hamentaschen. Bounce houses, arts and crafts and groggers will also entertain the young guests. It’s suggested to come in costume and to arrive early. The Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center is located at 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura. To make a reservation for the Motown Megillah visit www.atjc.org or call (305) 937-1880.

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ore than 550 supporters from Florida and across the U.S. gathered last month at Faena Forum in Miami Beach for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) International Gala, raising over $3.3 million to support the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Chairing the gala was Miami-based businessman and philanthropist Benny Shabtai, who has been an avid supporter of FIDF for decades and has helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support the well-being and educational programs for IDF soldiers and veterans. Shabtai chaired the FIDF National Gala in New York for 15 years. “I chose to take it upon myself to hold this exclusive FIDF event in Florida because, over the years, I have witnessed the tremendous support Floridians have shown for the State of Israel and its brave soldiers, and I wanted these incredible supporters to meet the men and women who defend the State of Israel,” said Shabtai. “International business and philanthropic leaders came together around the shared goal of supporting humanitarian programs for the IDF soldiers who stand guard over Israel.” Presiding as the evening’s master of ceremonies was Fox Business and Fox

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News anchor, investigative journalist, and author Trish Regan. Other distinguished guests included Golden Globe winner George Hamilton; Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine; Counsel General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico Lior Haiat; President and Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein; FIDF National President Peter Weintraub; FIDF National Chairman Emeritus Nily Falic; FIDF Miami President Oscar Feldenkreis; FIDF National Director and CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir KlifiAmir; and FIDF Florida Executive Director Dina Ben-Ari. During the gala, a special live satellite link connected the guests with the commander of the Israeli Air Force (IAF), Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, as well as with IAF officers and pilots of the F-35 fighter jets – the most advanced fighter jets in the region – which arrived in Israel from the U.S. last month. The aircraft are stationed at an air force base in Israel’s Negev desert, where Lt. Col. “Y.” leads the new fighter squadron. In addition to the many supporters, also in attendance were a delegation of 12 IDF soldiers, including men and women from Israel’s newest coed combat infantry battalion, the Lions of Jordan.

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both the major chains and the independent pharmacies. Our level of customer service, the breadth of services we offer, and a more nuanced and involved approach to healthcare are what separate us and make us better than the competition. Plus our unique service approach includes: ▸▸ Full Service Pharmacy ▸▸ Compounded and Specialty Medications ▸▸ Long Term Care Pharmacy ▸▸ 340B services to community organizations ▸▸ Medication and Therapy Management (MTM) ▸▸ Health Practice Risk Management ▸▸ Patient Health Risk Review ▸▸ Case Management Access Point ▸▸ Durable Medical Equipment ▸▸ Free Same Day and Next Day Delivery ▸▸ OTC Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies

What can customers expect when they visit your business? When a customer uses PharmCo Rx for their prescription needs they can expect a courteous staff willing to go the extra mile for them, and to also fight for them if it is needed.

They can always expect a dedicated team and quick, reliable service month after month. What are the latest trends in your business? Prescriptions of Specialty and Compounded Medications have been increasing for the last few years. However, that trend is apt to level off in the near term. What people should be looking for is more accountability from the pharmacy in the same way doctors are experiencing now. What do you offer that is new in the field? We believe that pharmacies hold the key to a great deal of improvement in the healthcare industry. Therefore, this is why we have become much more involved on both the patient side as well as the physician side. We educate doctors on best prescribing practices, offer data analytics, and recommendations on how to improve their practice to provide better care. For patients we offer reliable service, free same day

delivery, and the ability to get at home assistance and education with their medication therapy.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you or your business? Our staff at PharmCo Rx has always gone above and beyond to help patients in a positive, friendly, and caring manner making everone feel like family. While our competitors rely on patients to direct their own care, PharmCo takes the extra steps necessary to make sure a patient is taken care of. What are your hours of operation? Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:30pm Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-4:00pm Sunday: Closed PharmCo Rx is located at 901 N. Miami Beach Blvd., Suite #1, North Miami Beach, 33162. They may be reached at 305-919-7399. For more information please visit the website at www.pharmcopharmacy.com.

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he Victory Center, which educates children with Autism and related disabilities is proud to host their 17th annual gala, “Road to Victory” on March 11, 2017 at 7:00pm to raise money for its educational programs. The 50s car themed gala will be held at the Miami Auto Museum, and is expected to attract more than 250 people. The Miami Auto Museum features the largest eclectic automobile collection in the world. Gala guests will be able to take a journey through a rare collection of motorcycles, bicycles, a $2 million Duesenberg and also visit the “Hollywood Cars of the Stars”, which holds the largest James Bond collection as well as the Dark Knight’s various modes of transportation. The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities was founded seventeen years ago by Judi and Barry Nelson, the parents of a child with Autism. Frustrated by the lack of appropriate educational opportunities for their son, they decided to find their own solution. “We looked at every option available for our son at the time, but there was no school in South Florida to get him the level of education we were looking for,” said Barry Nelson, an attorney and member of the center’s board of directors. Rhonda Hill has been chairing the gala for the past seven years. Hill moved to South Florida in 2008 from Boise, Idaho to enroll her son in the Victory Center. Her son suffers from Autism with an intellectual disability and has been able to learn

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ventura Waterways K8 (AWK8) has been fortunate to have the incredible Model United Nations (MUN) program available to their students through the Social Studies Department. Currently in its 6th year, the educational/ extracurricular opportunity has grown exponentially under the leadership of Mr. Jeffrey Dean. Middle school MUN is the fastest growing program both nationally and internationally. Just six years ago only eleven students could only participate in a district sponsored conference/ competition. During that first year, AWK8 won one Honorable Mention Delegation award on the General Assembly. Over the last five years the student delegates have won individual awards, the team has been awarded the Best Middle School Delegation for three years running at the district competition, and they participate in multiple conferences each year including MICSUN at UM, FIMUN at FIU, and culminate with the highly anticipated, largest middle school three-day conference in the world, The International Middle School MUN Conference, in New York City later this month. This year AWK8 has their largest delegation ever with over 50 student delegates on the team. The alumni return each year as student coaches/mentors to assist in all aspects of training. Currently a rotating team of 8 student coaches led by Head Coach Victoria Lee-A-Young, a senior at the School for Advanced Studies – North and noted as the first Best Delegation on the Security Council at the NY international conference in 2012-2013. Her Assistant Head Coaches are Alan Imar, a junior at Dr. Michael Krop High School, and Francisco Escolar, a junior at University School. Students learn procedure, rules of debate, public speaking, how to write position papers, and develop resolutions. Conferences can run one, two, or three days. The team is assigned countries, committees, and topics prior to the conference. Students then

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debate issues of global importance and try to build consensus for their solutions all while protecting the interests of their countries and those of their allies. “It is amazing to watch the students gain an awareness of the world around them and become passionate in their resolve to find solutions,” says Dean. “Their commitment is amazing. To this day, most students still tell me it was one of their best experiences ever as a student.” Dean goes on to say, “I could go on and on about MUN. While it is nice to win awards, the real reward is the experiences, education, skills, and global awareness that our students gain from their participation. I was a MUN student myself and love having the opportunity to offer it to our students.” Aventura Waterways K8 is looking to find local businesses, politicians, and corporate sponsors to provide some financial resources and/ or partnerships for the MUN program which will allow students the opportunity to participate in other countries. Anyone interested may contact Jeffrey S. Dean at JeDean@dadeschools.net.

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n late January, North Miami Beach (NMB) city officials traveled to the state capital. This dedicated group included Mayor George Vallejo, City Manager Ana Garcia, Commissioner Anthony F. DeFillipo, Commissioner Phyllis Smith, and Chief of Staff Nicole Gomez. The purpose of the trip was to meet with key decision makers in both the Florida House and the Florida Senate to discuss a highly critical infrastructure improvement project for the City of North Miami Beach. The face-to-face meeting was extremely productive since they were able to advocate for key initiatives and request funding to make the community an even better place to live and NMB Team stopping by the Florida League of Cities play. The NMB officials had the opportunity to meet with various voice we are able to advocate in the most effective way in our State Capitol,” says Chairs, as well as Senator Frank Artiles who took his time to listen Nicole Gomez, North Miami Beach Chief of Staff. “This advocacy strategy has to the needs of South Florida’s city on the rise. After discussing the appropriation been instrumental in our success.” process, the City feels confident these legislators will keep an eye out for the City’s The entire team’s ongoing efforts have led to North Miami Beach receivfunding priorities when the budget is crafted in Tallahassee. ing close to a million dollars for sewer projects, historic preservation and park “Our message is clear and precise, by having our team all speak with one enhancements. The city of North Miami Beach is well represented in the state capitol. The City has put a plan into place to build relationships each and every day with those that influence the process.

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he Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce (AMC) held its first breakfast meeting of 2017. Co-hosting the event for the fifth consecutive year were Association Law Group and Hotwire Communications. The annual “Here Come the Judges” breakfast was held at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort. Hundreds of business and community leaders along with an esteemed panel of judges gathered to socialize and to receive legal guidance while giving special recognition to outgoing AMC Chair, Cliff Schulman. North Dade Justice Center and Coral Gables Branch included: Assoc. Administrative Judge Linda Singer Stein, Judge Gina Beovides, Judge Betty Capote, Judge Jason Emilios Dimitris, Judge Carlos Guzman, Judge Myriam Lehr, Judge Caryn Canner Schwartz and Judge Diana Vizcaino, and Judge Stan Blake (Ret.). Quick-witted emcee, Blake Mediation kept the program going alongside new AMC Chair Gary Pyott of FirstService Residential who welcomed guests with Association Law Group managing partner Ben Solomon and Carl Lender, Executive Vice President of Sales for Hotwire Communications. Schulman of Weiss Serota Helfman was presented with a personalized AMC gavel and a $1,000 donation to the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League for which he now serves

For more information the Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber please visit www.aventuramarketingcouncil.com or call 305-932-5334.

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

BY EILEEN GINZBURG, M.M.SC. SCHECK HILLEL COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS

oes this sound familiar? Your child comes home from school and while sitting in the kitchen over a snack, you engage in a wonderful conversation about the school day. When you ask about the day’s homework, chaos erupts! Your child can’t remember the assignment details. You calmly ask if they were written down in the daily planner and receive the response that the planner has been lost for weeks, but all the information is on a scrap of paper somewhere. Your child is now frantically searching the backpack for that scrap of paper and your floor becomes littered with crumbled papers. You then remember that you can view homework on the school’s website. All will be well! But then no one (including you!) can remember how to log into the website. And this is not the first time. For many children (and many of us adults), organizational skills and time management pose huge obstacles. In education, we refer to these as executive functioning skills, which is defined as a set of processes that all have to do with managing one’s self and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal. (Cooper-Kahn and Dietzel) Here are some pointers to help your child develop executive functioning skills to set them up for success. ▸▸ Ask your child’s teacher to provide a pack up checklist for the end of each day, including: ▸▸ Did I write down my assignments? ▸▸ How long should it take to complete each item? ▸▸ ·Do I have the correct materials? ▸▸ child to cross off items as they are completed. ▸▸ Make sure your child knows how to log into the classroom’s web page, which should have a syllabus, homework and test dates. ▸▸ Establish a consistent routine and a neat physical space to complete homework at home. ▸▸ Keep school supplies on hand. ▸▸ Keep a timer available; cellphones have timers! ▸▸ Post a calendar for long-term assignments and create a timeline. ▸▸ Build in breaks: work/break/work/ break. ▸▸ If writing is laborious for your child, encourage use of computer. ▸▸ Encourage reviewing and proofreading. ▸▸ Provide written reminders to place completed work into the appropriate folder in the backpack. ▸▸ Reinforce and praise effort. ▸▸ Place completed homework in the backpack, placed by the front door, ready for the morning. If assignments are digital, make sure your child has uploaded them or clicked “submit”. ▸▸ Encourage weekly backpack checks. Eliminate unnecessary items. ▸▸ Be sure not to over-program extracurricular activities. ▸▸ Make sure the whole family eats well and gets enough sleep. ▸▸ Stay calm. Your child follows your lead. We live in a digital world and, thankfully, many tools exist to help your

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very year, police-reported crash data and some observational studies estimated that 8 out 10 child safety seats are not installed properly, and has caused more than 100,000 children from age 12 and under to die, or get injured in motor vehicles collisions. Undoubtedly, it is incumbent upon any person who transports a child under the age of 8 years to be responsible for securing that child in an appropriately approved child restraint, commonly called Child Safety Seat. In view of the tragedy of number of children killed that may have survived had they been properly restrained, the North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) is absolutely committed to consider the increased use of effective interventions and efforts aimed at protecting child passengers. To help parents put their children in an appropriate car safety seat that is correctly installed, the NMBPD has an employee who is trained and certified in the Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program, which is a week-long intensive program for over 40 hours. As a free service to the community, the NMBPD provides one-on-one child seat installation/inspection to assist with the comprehension of how to conduct proper installation/inspection of child safety seats. While working with parents to make sure that they have the knowledge necessary to properly install the child safety seat in their vehicle, the certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician has observed a combined rate of misuses for car seats and booster seats. The most observed misuses for rearfacing car seats, forward-facing car seats, and booster seats were incorrect amount of recline, loose car seat installation, and improper lap belt position. According to the CPS technician, misusing a car seat/booster seat is a concern; therefore, the CPS technician recommends that the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 8 to pay attention to the following best-practice recommendations, which meet the Federal Safety Standard: ▸▸ Incorrect Amount of Recline in Car Seat of Rear-Facing Infant: the best practice recommendation is that the amount of recline in the rear-facing car seat should be between 30 and 45 degrees, regardless of age. ▸▸ Loose Car Seat Installation in Forward-Facing Car Seat: the best practice recommendation is that the car seat should not move more than 1 inch laterally when pushed or pulled at the belt path. ▸▸ Improper Lap Belt Position in Highback/Backless Booster Seat: the best practice recommendation is that the lap belt position should be placed across the hips/thighs of the child. Additionally, the CPS technician recommends the following child passenger safety tips: ▸▸ Keep children in rear-facing safety seats as long as possible. ▸▸ Keep children in the back seat at least through age 12. ▸▸ Never place a rear-facing safety seat in front of an active airbag. ▸▸ Always register your safety seat with the manufacturer so you can be notified of recalls. ▸▸ All objects in the vehicle should be stowed in the trunk or tied down, as they can become projectiles if a crash or sudden stop occurs. It should be noted that the individual installations/inspections are by appointments only; therefore, call and request an appointment and the CPS technician will contact you as soon as your request is received. Remember, parents can significantly reduce the risk to their children if they put them in an appropriate car safety seat that is correctly installed. If you have questions and/or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the Crime Prevention Line at (305) 948-2955.

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Business professionals enjoyed meeting each other and exchanging numbers at the monthly event held at Bonefish Grill in Aventura.

HERE COME THE JUDGES

The Aventura Marketing Council’s annual event co-hosted by Association Law Group and Hotwire Communications was ruled a success. For the full story, see Chamber News on page 29.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S COUNCIL

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VICKY BAKERY GRAND OPENING

It was a SWEET start to the new year when the infamous Cuban bakery had its grand opening in North Miami Beach. City officials attended the ribbon cutting and were able to sample some treats including their classic café Cubano

STARBUCKS COFFEE GRAND OPENING

The anticipated wait for the grand opening of Starbucks Coffee at Turnberry Isle Resort brought many out to celebrate including Mayor Weisman who officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

HUMANE SOCIETY OUTREACH

The twice monthly adoption event at the Aventura Mall matches shoppers to their fur-ever friends.

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

The City of NMB staff came out in their red to support and promote American Heart Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness in the effort to combat heart disease and educate communities on prevention and treatment options.

NORTH CHARTER SCHOOL CONCRETE POUR

It was an exciting time as NMB city officials witnessed the concrete pouring for one of the new charter schools which will infuse sports themes into the core curriculum. SLAM North is scheduled to open for the 2017-2018 academic year.

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