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18 Miramar and Pembroke Pines Share the Cost of Valuable New Crime Fighting Equipment 20 Miramar Cultural Trust Co-Sponsors 2014-15 Signature Series at Miramar Cultural Center 20 Pre-K Students Get Their First Taste of Live Theater

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Getting Acquainted with the Computer – Wondering what you can do with a computer and what all the excitement is all about? Take this class to learn a bit about computers and using basic software programs. This is a hands-on class that will acquaint you with the computer and teach you how to begin using one. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

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Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club – This month’s book: The Death of Santini by Pat Conroy, 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Call the library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

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9th Solar/Lunar Viewing – Four hundred years ago, the telescope was invented and changed the way we look at the world and the space we occupy. Join the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association as they bring the world closer with their high powered telescopes. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

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Pet Wellness Clinic - Rabies Vaccinations – Residents may bring their dogs and cats so that they can receive a one-year rabies vaccination and Broward County Pet Registration Tag for $15 (cash only). You must be a Broward County resident to attend. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., . Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

17th Modern Women in Business Summit – The Women in Business Committee of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce presents a day of stimulating panel discussions, breakout sessions on Work Life Balance, Social Media, Finance, and one on ones at lunch with Table Topic experts. Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contact: 954-432-9808.

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27th Family Fitness Festival – Come to Miami Children’s Hospital Miramar Outpatient Center from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and enjoy music and entertainment, health, safety and nutrition exhibits, behind-the-scenes center tours, character visits, FREE car seat checks, FREE child safety ID cards, FREE bicycle fitted for each child (while supplies last), CH LifeLight TM ambulance tours, prizes and raffles. 12246 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Estate Planning Workshop – Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library, this workshop will feature legal and financial professionals who will provide timely information regarding tax efficiencies, wills and trusts, advanced directives and end of life care and related services. 1:00 p.m-4:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

28th Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night & Reception – An entertaining event featuring a slot tournament with incredible prizes, buffet and open bar, celebrity guests, the chance to win $25,000 in cash and more, all for a great cause: raising awareness and funds for the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Calder Casino & Race Course, 21001 Northwest 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, $60 donation ($80 after September 26th) To register visit wwwjdchcasinonight. org or call the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation at (954)265-7241. Sponsorships are also available.

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Miramar Trail Blazers Receive Recognition at Gala Reception By Jill Sharpe

he month of J une ended on a high note as M iramar held a Caribbean-American Heritage Month Gala Reception at the Miramar Cultural Center. People gathered at the center’s Ansin Family Art Gallery on Monday, June 30th to recognize local trail blazers for their contributions to business, culture, and public service. “The people of the Caribbean diaspora have such a rich heritage, and whether you’re from an English-, French-, or Dutchspeaking country, we’re all welcomed here in Miramar,” said City Commissioner Alexandra Davis, who hosted the reception. “There are so many people who tirelessly make contributions to our community, and we want to highlight some of those efforts tonight.” After escaping a typical late afternoon South Florida rainstorm, entering the art gallery brought people to the Migration of the Sign exhibit held in conjunction with the gala. This art exhibit was thoughtfully curated by Babacar M’Bow and included acrylic paintings by Koffi Kayiga and Cecil Cooper and mixed media art by Karl Jerry Craig. As attendees filled up the reception hall, they were greeted by the warm sounds of Randy Corinthian on the saxophone and a veritable feast of Caribbean food. Jamaican patties, fried conch, plantains, ceviche, and Jamaican rum cake were a big hit with those in attendance. Performers from the Salsabor Florida dance school wowed the crowd with their Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Before addressing the crowd about what makes Miramar such an outstanding place to live, Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne connected her personal story to the city at large. “I’m from Panama, and have family in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries so it’s great to see the city recognize Caribbean heritage,” said Vice Mayor Colbourne. “It is important to come together and recognize individuals who have worked so hard.” The focus of the evening was to honor community leaders in a variety of fields. In the realm of arts and entertainment, Sydney Roberts was commended for the special events he coordinates and Vernon Brooks for the stilt dancing shows he brought over from the Virgin Islands. Guylene Berry was applauded for her radio

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work, Wayne Ramnarine for his efforts to bring cricket from Trinidad to South Florida, and Tyrone Robertson received an award for his popular First Friday social events. Many of the award recipients were noted for their extensive background in community service. U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson accepted an award for public service and spoke about her work on immigration and family reunification legislation. Magaly Prezeau was honored for her efforts in opening the Community Access Center, which connects the Haitian community to health insurance, food, and tax preparation assistance. “I just want to make sure that no one in Miramar is left behind, whether it’s with financial issues or access to food. I want to be there for them,” said Prezeau. “I’ve lived in Miramar since 1985 and have seen it grow right before my eyes. I’m just a public servant at heart.” Alex Casas was recognized for both a deep commitment to community service and a keen business acumen. Having made a name for himself globally in the construction business, Casas has volunteered for numerous municipal committees. “I’m a businessman and I try to bring out-of-the-box experiences and ideas here,” said Casas. “I love participating in the city and I want to keep Miramar moving forward.” The awards ceremony concluded by recognizing Errol Morrison for his West Indies grocery store that has become a center of community life and Tony Sanchez for his La Cocina Puertorriquena restaurant that brings a taste of the Caribbean to Miramar. While the calendar may say that June, and Caribbean-American Heritage Month with it, is over, many attendees stressed that the contributions that CaribbeanAmericans make occur regardless of the month. “This was an opportunity to honor people that have done so much for the community. I totally respect what they have accomplished and recognize the obstacles they have overcome,” said State Senator Oscar Braynon. “The award winners will still continue working, whether it’s doing their radio show, promoting the game of cricket, or hosting First Fridays, and all of them will bring greater awareness of Caribbean culture year-round.”

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Miramar Residents Celebrate The Opening of Fairway Park Child Care Center By Jill Sharpe

refreshments and a bounce house for the little ones. enjoyed a host of fun activities Mayor Lori C. Moseley said on Saturday, June 28th when facilities such as Fairway Park are The City of Miramar Social Services important and should be recognized. Department celebrated the Open House at Fairway Park, located at 3700 “The lifeblood of our community is our youth and whatever we can do to give Largo Drive. Fairway Park has recently them a leg up, I think that’s our obliundergone major renovations and has gation as a City.” Mayor Moseley said. re-opened as a full service child care facility; offering affordable care for children ages 3 months through 5th grade. For more information about Fairway Park, call Tours of the child care center were Karen Lewis at 954-602-3360 offered and families enjoyed a DJ, free riends and neighbors

Miami Dolphins Choose a Cheerleader From Miramar For Their 2015 Swimsuit Calendar By Jill Sharpe

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When asked to describe her experience as a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, Jodi said stepping onto the field every game day is so special. “I’m filled with adrenaline as I hear the fans scream with so much excitement. Every day I grow fonder of my role and I’m so happy I took the opportunity to try out as I have a bond with my teammates that will carry on forever and memories that will last a lifetime.” Emily Snow, Miami Dolphins Director of Cheerleaders, said she is very proud of Jodi and all the cheerleaders. “It is a joy to see them develop from young women to the glamorous and confident role models that they become throughout their time with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.” The 2015 calendar was shot on the grounds of Casa De Campo in La Ramona, Dominican Republic. Jodi photographed in a white ruffled two-piece swimsuit overlooking the gorgeous clear blue water of Catalina Island. She wore a red beaded necklace that was made by locals and purchased right on the beach. “The shoot had so much energy from the crowd that gathered around and the photographer made me feel great,” said Jodi. “It was an experience I won’t soon forget!” The 2015 calendar can be ordered through www. DolphinsCheerleaders.com. The cost of the calendar is $17.00 plus shipping and handling.

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Mad City Money Simulation Teaches Teens How to Manage Their Finances By Jill Sharpe

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Miramar and Pembroke Pines Share the Cost of Valuable New Crime Fighting Equipment By Jill Sharpe

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Miramar Cultural Trust Co-Sponsors 2014-15 Signature Series at Miramar Cultural Center By Jill Sharpe

he M iramar Cultural Trust has announced its inaugural Signature Series presentation set to debut with The State Ballet Theater of Russia’s Swan Lake on December 27, 2014. The production of Swan Lake will be presented in conjunction with the Miramar Cultural Center’s dynamic new season. The full-scale production, based on Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. Featuring 50 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars, this performance brings this romantic tale of true love to life. A full-length ballet, it is presented in four acts with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Rounding out the Series are Teatro Lirico D’Europa’s presentations of the Opera classic La Boheme on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 and From Broadway to Opera, Thursday, February 26 2015. The Chinese Dance Company, Lily Cai, performs on Saturday, March 7, 2015, and DaVinci and Michelangelo, Side by Side, is presented on Friday, April 10, 2015. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the Miramar Cultural Trust’s co-sponsorship of the Signature Series for the 2014-2015 season. Art impacts not only emotions, but it also impacts history, people’s culture and finally people’s life. And in that spirit, we are pleased that this season’s efforts take us to a new level of cultural experiences at the Miramar Cultural Center,” said President Jim Goggins. The Cultural Trust was created in 2009 as a support organization for the

Miramar Cultural Center. Board members include President Jim Goggins of Sunbeam Properties located in Miramar, Vice President Brenda Yates of Yates and Company located in Coral Gables, Secretary Norman Taylor of Norman Taylor LLC located in Pembroke Pines and Treasurer Victor Taurizano of Novus Realty located in Weston. Other members include Yvonne Garth of Garth Solutions located in Miramar, Bruce Iden of Iden Law Offices located in Miramar, Hope Calhoun of Becker & Poliakoff located in Ft. Lauderdale and Carole Bowen of the WKIS Kiss Country Radio located in Miami. Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now for the 2014-15 Signature Series with tickets ranging from $35 - $100. For more information, call 954-602-4500 or visit http:// www.miramarculturalcenter.org The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at 2400 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar. Miramar Cultural Center/ ArtsPark can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/MiramarCulturalCenter and on Twitter @MiramarCultural. The Miramar Cultural Trust strives to endow, support and advocate for the arts in Miramar; to educate and engage the community; to inspire and deepen commitment to enriching lives through celebration of community, wonder, art, culture, inspiration and human expression. Through support, outreach and advocacy, the Miramar Cultural Trust creates experiences to promote its mission. For more information, call 954-602-4536.

Pre-K Students Get Their First Taste of Live Theater By Jill Sharpe

Actors engage a young audience with a performance of the The Three Little Pigs at the Miramar Cultural Center.

ore than 500 three -and - four -year - olds “ huffed and

puffed” their way to The Miramar Cultural Center on May 29th to see a stage version of The Three Little Pigs. The children were all from the South Cluster of The Broward County School System’s pre-kindergarten centers, including students from Miramar. The interactive show engaged the children through singing and following the instructions of the storytellers on stage. Valerie Williams, the Education Program Coordinator

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at MCC, said Broward County School administrators wanted a play that was associated with a book so that they could give it to the children afterwards to read. Added Williams, “The content of the show was good for the little ones.” That sentiment was seconded by Lori Canning, Ed.D, Acting Director of Early Childhood for Broward County Schools, who coordinated the event with MCC. According to Canning, for many of the students, “This was their first theater experience and that is what it is all about for us. It creates vocabulary, background knowledge and language development through hands-on active and engaging experiences.” This will not be the last time they will visit the theater. According to Williams, “There are plans to do more in the next season at The Miramar Cultural Center. This is one of the many relationships we have developed with The Broward County School Board and we are excited to accommodate the next generation of book and theater lovers. “ The upcoming season of kids and teen series at the Miramar Cultural Center is as follows: ▸▸ School House Rock, LIVE - Saturday, November 1st at 2 p.m. ▸▸ Mayhem Poets - Sunday, February 8th at 5 p.m. ▸▸ The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle - Saturday, February 28th at 2 p.m. ▸▸ Jumpin’ Jazz Kids - Saturday, March 21st at 2 p.m. ▸▸ Rapunzel, Rapunzel, A Very Hairy Fairy Tale - Saturday, April 11th at 2 p.m. ▸▸ My Heart in a Suitcase - Saturday, April 18th at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.miramarculturalCenter.org

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• Protruding teeth • Upper and lower teeth that don’t meet • An unbalanced facial appearance • Grinding or clenching of the teeth

$99 Dental Cleaning & x-Rays Pediatric Patients only.

Our City Miramar | September 2014

Legally Speaking

New Loan Modification Program that is 85% Successful By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

t has been about one year since the Loss M itigation M ediation

Program (“LMM”) was launched in all South Florida Bankruptcy Courts. This new program started as a direct response to the frustration experienced by many homeowners who have tried to modify their home loans time and time again without success. The success rate for traditional loan modifications outside of bankruptcy is less than 15%. So far, about 85% of the eligible homeowners that have completed the LMM program have obtained permanent loan modifications with significantly better loan terms, lower interest rates, and even huge principal forgiveness. Here are some of the other benefits of the LMM Program that you need to consider: ▸▸ Under the LMM program, the foreclosure process stops immediately and any foreclosure sale date is automatically cancelled without further hearing. ▸▸ The entire program is court supervised, a mediator will be appointed to your case, and all negotiations must be concluded and a decision rendered within 150 days of the date a mediation Order is signed by the Court. ▸▸ Another frustrating feature for homeowners about conventional loan modification applications is that lenders continuously misplace documents. Under the LMM program there are no more “lost documents” by the bank, since all documents are uploaded to a single website to which all parties have immediate access. ▸▸ If the lender refuses to provide a timely response to a completed loan modification application, or even refuses to participate in the program, the homeowner now has the right to seek assistance from a federal judge to ensure that the lender complies with its obligations. This enforcement component is not available to homeowners trying to do a loan modification on their own. ▸▸ The program applies to both Chapter 7 and 13 if you are surrendering a property, but loan modifications are only available in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. ▸▸ There is an increased likelihood that your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan will be confirmed by the Trustee given that once the mortgage loan is modified under LMM, the homeowner’s future financial picture is more clearly defined. While these are exciting new benefits for any homeowner struggling with a loan modification of their mortgage, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition is NOT a do it yourself proposition. Many consumers that attempt to file their own, have their cases dismissed with prejudice for 180 days for failure to comply with the Bankruptcy Code. This means you cannot refile for bankruptcy during that time. Any homeowner even considering this alternative must seek sound legal advice from attorneys with Chapter 13 bankruptcy experience, like the knowledgeable attorneys and staff at the Arcia Law Firm. More detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners considering bankruptcy are discussed in a new consumer-friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or frustrated with a loan modification, call the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com for more information.

September 2014 | Our City Miramar

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Our City Miramar | September 2014

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

pet of the month

“Minnie”

Let Us Entertain You Lori C. Moseley, Mayor

ear M iramar R esidents:

It’s an exciting time here in the City of Miramar! We’ve come full circle from the time of global recession which brought communities around the world to a complete halt. Rather than panic and resort to drastic measures, it was a time for us to reinvent ourselves, buckle down and weather the storm. Though this country may not be completely out of the storm’s eye, I’m confident we can dust off our surf boards and prepare to ride the “come to Miramar” wave! I’m thrilled to share with you Miramar’s continued efforts to provide quality programming and offer event locations I’m sure will put the sun back in your summer and provide lasting memories for you and your families. The Miramar Cultural Center | Arts Park is proud to present our Around the World in Culture, Teen Pop Culture, Kids Culture and Signature Series events. Our 2014-2015 theatre series will highlight and present such acts as, Swan Lake, From Broadway to Opera, the Cachao Mamabo All Stars, School House Rock and Jumpin’ Jazz Kids. Mayhem Poets. Our Kids/Teens series, has been dubbed “an amazing ride” by the New York Times. This mind- boggling performance has been described as “the Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. Concert.” These theatre-trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip-hop, theatre, improv and standup comedy to tell gut-wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed.

Minnie is a seven year old Shitzu mix. Leila is her favorite person and her favorite toy is a stuffed duck. Minnie loves to play with Leila and she loves treats. Minnie dislikes getting dried with a blow dryer and being home alone. Her favorite thing to do is to go for car rides. Minnie was last seen laying on her back dog dreaming.