Dec 302012
 

Miami-Dade County residents can replace older-model toilets with High-Efficiency models.

Single-family residential property owners or tenants, as well as multi-family property owners, may receive a $50 rebate with the purchase and installation of a WaterSense-certified High-Efficiency toilet.

The residential property must have been built prior to 1996. To quality for the rebate, you must submit the appropriate application form, the original purchase receipt and packaging information from the manufacturer showing that the toilet is WaterSense-certified. For more information visit miamidade.gov

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Dec 292012
 

Through January 1 when you buy a 1-day park admission to Jungle Island, they will upgrade it to the an Annual Passport for free.

The Annual Passport gives you unlimited access to the Jungle for 365 days including annual events. Proof of South Florida residency is required.

 You can enjoy camel rides in the Jungle as well. Additional cost for camel ride – includes 8×10 photo.

Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail  Miami, 33132

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Dec 292012
 

Snuggle up on the sands of Bal Harbour Beach for a free movie on Saturday, December 29 at 8 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn, plush couches, cozy pillows and ocean breezes.

This week’s feature is New Year’s Eve. The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve.

Public Parking will be available at the municipal lot beneath Halouver bridge or valet parking will be available at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.

Bal Harbour Beach behind ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa or www.balharbourflorida.com

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Dec 272012
 

HistoryMiami museum is hosting a free event on the art of making a guayabera on Saturday, January 5 at 1 p.m.

The presentation led by Michael Knoll, curator of The Guayabera: A Shirt’s Story exhibition, features guest artisan Mariano Arce of Marce Shirtmaker who will demonstrate the intricate process of crafting the shirt.

HistoryMiami is located at 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, 33130. For more information, call (305) 375-4590 or visit: www.historymiami.org.

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Dec 262012
 

The free King Mango Strut Parade takes place on Sunday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in Downtown Coconut Grove. The off-beat parade pokes fun at everything and anyone.

The parade parodies international and local events in the last year and pushes the envelope of good taste, in all good fun.

Parade Route The strut route begins at the corner of Commodore Plaza and Main Highway. It turns left onto Main Highway and then turns left onto Grand Avenue at CocoWalk and turns left again at Commodore Plaza.

Parking (map) There is parking a block away from the parade route at the Municipal Garage at Oak Avenue and Mary Street, as well as CocoWalk, Mayfair, Coconut Grove Playhouse, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, and Coconut Grove Elementary School. For more information, call (305) 582-0955 visit kingmangostrut.org

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Dec 262012
 

The free Junior Orange Bowl Parade will take place on Sunday, December 30 at 4 p.m. at City Hall/Merrick Park (405 Biltmore Way) .

Grand Marshall Ron Magill, from ZooMiami, leads local and national marching bands, including the Northern Illinois University Huskie Marching Band, show horses, youth groups, performers, and floats down historic Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables.

Grandstand tickets are cost $10. For more information, visit jrorangebowl.com

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Dec 252012
 

Enjoy a free family-style concert at Country Village Park on Friday, January 18 at 8 p.m., featuring South Florida’s popular Swing music band—TK Blu. This live musical performance is part of the season’s expanded Noches Tropicales/Tropical Nights free concert series. Parking is free.

TK Blu delivers a high-energy stage performance and keeps the dance floor packed playing a savory mix of Swing and Rock-and-Roll classics by music legends like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Supremes and Aretha Franklin.

The band consists of a trio of dynamic female vocalists (Sabrena Rich, Sandra Deal, and Jeanne Lynn Gray) and musicians led by famed musical director and bass player Tony Kessler.

Country Village Park is located at 6550 NW 188 Ter., Miami. For more information, call 305-271-0812, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks.

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Dec 222012
 

Miami Dade College is offering  a discount to Tower Theater. Buy one member card and receive the second card of equal or lesser value at 50% off now until January 1, 2013. Visit their website for upcoming film listings. Membership prices: $20 for adults (until 61 years old); $15 for seniors (62+) and MDC staff; $10 for students (with ID).

MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St., Miami, 33135

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Dec 212012
 

Join Fifteenth Street Books, 296 Aragon Avenue, Coral gables for a free book signing this Saturday, December 22 at 5 p.m. with author John Adams to promote his new book, Christmas in Miami. There will be cocktails and lite bites. For more information, call (305) 442-2344.

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Dec 202012
 

The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic & the City of Miami Beach is offering its free pediatric mobile clinic on December 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free health care services to youth with no access or limited access to health care / medical insurance. To make an appointment, call (305) 243-6407.

 

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Dec 192012
 

Get a $10 discount coupon to Santa’s Enchanted Forest by visiting one of the Pollo Tropical locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Coupons are available while supplies last.

The coupon is valid through January 4, 2013 for visits Monday through Friday before 7 p.m. The discount coupon is available one per child to children nine years of age or younger with the purchase of an adult daily ticket. The discount cannot be combined with other offers or used for the season pass. The offer is not valid on December 25.

For more information, visit online at www.pollotropical.com.

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