March 2020: Creative Living in Miami-Dade County

ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS IN EXCITING WAYS Welcome to Arts Connection featuring exciting ways for you to LIVE CREATIVELY. We showcase hands on arts activities, cultural programs, board and leadership and volunteer opportunities. We are your source for curating meaningful engagement in the arts. Like what you see? Share with your friends and colleagues.    ‌  ‌  ‌ Featured Volunteer Opportunities SANKOFA JAZZ FESTIVAL African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Sankofa Jazz Fest is an annual celebration with engaging performances that showcase incredibly talented and authentic jazz musicians on the historic grounds of Liberty City’s AHCAC. Volunteers enjoy free food/beverage, free t-shirt, access to the VIP bar. CLICK FOR DETAILS BREAKFAST WITH THE ARTS & HOSPITALITY Join The Arts & Business Council for the 16th annual breakfast featuring a panel of change-makers in a fast paced conversation about cultural tourism, collaboration, and profitable partnerships. Volunteers will assist with set-up and break-down, registration, greeting, directing guests to the venue, and contributing to the overall pleasant and welcoming atmosphere of the morning. CLICK FOR DETAILS Click for more great volunteer opportunities at artsbizmiami.org Live Creatively WOMEN IN PUBLIC ART PANEL DORCAM March 5: Doral Contemporary Art Museum will celebrate International Women’s Day with a panel about women in Public Art. Featuring Dr. Carol Damian, Amanda Sanfillipo Long, Carola Bravo, Kerry Phillips, and Liene Bosquê, the conversation will highlight the accomplishments and contributions of women in this important field. LEARN MORE MASTERWORKS South Florida Symphony Orchestra  March 5-8: Masterworks III boldly integrates the old and the new, bringing together in one evening of classical music. The program features two world premieres; one from Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, and the second by John D. Gottsch. Program includes the works of Beethoven, Gottsch, Zwilich, and Mendelssohn. LEARN MORE 19 EXHIBITION OPENING Font Squared @ FIU Green Library March 8: Announcing a new exhibition to celebrate the Centennial of the 19th Amendment for International Women’s Month - 100 years of voting rights for women in the US! Join us for an exhibition of Miami artists exploring the meaning and importance of voting - a personal and public discourse about the power of a woman’s ballot. LEARN MORE ARTSEA SATURDAYS Trump International Beach Resort March 14: Join us for a fun happy hour with the arts featuring magnificent photos by featured artist Keith Spurlock as well as nature photography by ABC Director Laura Bruney! Guests are encouraged to connect with their own creativity by taking beach photos during the event on personal cellphones. Then, join us at the Art Table to share images and play with easy to use photo apps. LEARN MORE GLOBAL CUBA FEST 2020 Miami-Dade County Auditorium March 14: A yearly celebration of the best musicians from the Cuban Diaspora. Closing night with the explosive music of Piano Marathon Cubano by Jorge Luis Pacheco and Mambo #2020 “Mambo meets Timba” by Alain Perez and Julio Montalvo Orchestra. LEARN MORE MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP FIU Frost Museum March 21: Inspired by FIU Frost Museum's current exhibition Transitional Nature, participants will create their own unique image transfers using images from the museum's collection and current exhibitions. MakerSPACE workshops expand on ideas from exhibitions and are designed to encourage participants to explore new concepts and ideas guided by art professionals. LEARN MORE ARTS & BIZ SIGNATURE EVENTS HEADSHOT HAPPY HOUR Beat Culture Brewery  March 3: A good headshot is your calling card. Join Arts & Business Council of Miami for a fun evening of networking and get a great new headshot that reflects your creative side. We'll work on improving your LinkedIn profile, too, so that you really shine as a creative professional in Miami's competitive job market. REGISTER MAMP LAB 2: MEDIA MARKETPLACE Arsht Center March 31: Explore how to think creatively about messaging to get your story told. Receive tips from experts on learning to build relationships with local reports, create strategies for press placement, fine-tune your message and pitch art stories to non-traditional media. All participants receive the MAMP Media List for the Arts. REGISTER BREAKFAST WITH ARTS & HOSPITALITY InterCon Miami April 9: Join us for a networking event like no other. How can your company activate the arts to increase sales and visibility? Explore the lucrative cultural tourism market & discover profitable partnerships. Featuring networking, Cultural Interludes, Changemaker Chats, and breakfast provided by ABC pARTner InterCon Miami. REGISTER Monthly Recurring Events FIRST FRIDAYS ICA MIAMI Miami Design District ICA Miami keeps its doors open late for a free party that invites the neighborhood in to experience an array of contemporary art and performance. LEARN MORE FIRST FRIDAYS MERCEDES BENZ OF CORAL GABLES GALLERY NIGHT LIVE Local galleries present their artwork to the public. Coral Gables Museum presents free admission, live music and fun activations each month. LEARN MORE SECOND SATURDAYS FAMILY DAYS ON ARAGON Coral Gables Culturally rich, free family fun featuring beloved classics and new favorite movies at Gables Cinema, special hands on arts programs at Coral Gables Museum and fun activations at Books & Books. LEARN MORE THIRD THURSDAYS CULTURE CRAWL Miami Beach Art Deco District The City of Miami Beach works alongside some of the world's best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique, and unforgettable experiences. LEARN MORE THIRD FRIDAYS VIERNES CULTURALES Little Havana Arts District Enjoy an amazing evening in in the heart of Little Havana! Celebrate Viernes Culturales, Miami’s popular art and culture festival at Domino Plaza. LEARN MORE THIRD SATURDAYS BIRD ROAD ART WALK Bird Road Arts District Enjoy an amazing evening in in the heart of Little Havana! Celebrate Viernes Culturales, Miami’s popular art and culture festival at Domino Plaza. LEARN MORE Read All About the Arts on Artburst Miami

Create Your Town Center

RSVP to Interactive Listening Session Town Center North Overlay Scope The Town Center North boundary lies west of Collins Avenue and spans from Town Center Park to the north side of Sunny Isles Blvd. We are re-envisioning the future of this area and want to hear from you! Join us on March 10 to share your vision. Learn More Even if you can't attend the Interactive Listening Session, you can still share your comments and input regarding the future of the Town Center North Overlay. Reach out to us and share your thoughts via the contact form on our webpage at sibfl.net/towncenternorth.

Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - 3.02.20

LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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If you are driven by making a difference on the issues that matter most to our community and committed to demonstrating results, exceeding expectations in areas of customer service and exercising responsible stewardship of our community’s resources, then you may have what it takes to join our team. 

 Do you want to join the Leon County team?  Apply Online.

CLOSING DATE: March 6, 2020

Community Center Attendant

Compliance Board Coordinator

Management Analyst

CLOSING DATE: March 13, 2020

Mosquito Control Technician- OPS

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Paramedic (PRN)

EMT (PRN)

Consolidated Dispatch Agency

 Public Safety Communications Operator (Open Continuously)

http://www.talgov.com/employment/cda-psco.aspx

 For additional information on Leon County employment opportunities:

Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HR/jobs

Call our Job Line at (850) 606-2403

Watch Channel 16 on Comcast and CenturyLink

Visit Human Resources, 315 South Calhoun Street, 2nd Floor, Suite #210

Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

People Focused.  Performance Driven

Message from the Mayor: State of our City Miami Beach

‌  ‌  ‌ Last week at the New World Center I delivered the State of the City Address, a template of where we are today and what is on the horizon.  The Address discussed the state of our City's finances, including a $16.4 million budget surplus; the 30 acres of new parks in the queue; new community policing initiatives; our greatly expanded cultural programming; and education initiatives like our STEAM Plus program. The Address also features an honest discussion of our resiliency and transit challenges, and approaches to our Entertainment District.   So while the state of our City is strong and getting stronger, there is real work still to be done. Click here or on the preview image below to view the full presentation. Thanks for the honor of serving as your Mayor. Dan.

Spring into Action Against Hazardous Waste

Spring into Action Against Hazardous Waste

Leon County holds Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection 

WHO:             Leon County

WHAT:            Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection

WHEN:           Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:         Public Works Operations Center, 2280 Miccosukee Road 

Leon County residents can spring into action by disposing of old paint, chemicals, cleaners and other household hazardous waste items on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Public Works Operations Center, located at the corner of Blair Stone Road and Miccosukee Road. Improper disposal of hazardous waste, through curbside pickup or dumping, can lead to harmful pollutants infiltrating our local ecosystem.

Leon County Solid Waste is dedicated to decreasing toxic waste in landfills through monthly Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection events. So far this season, over 2,000 citizen superheroes have correctly disposed of nearly 36 tons of hazardous waste, setting multiple records. Citizen superheroes may bring up to 100 pounds of hazardous waste per vehicle, in addition to electronics. Accepted items include:

• Household items such as aerosols, nail polish and remover, hair color, spot remover and fluorescent bulbs (limit of 25 fluorescent tubes per vehicle);
• Cleaners such as oven and drain cleaners, floor-care products, ammonia, metal and furniture polish, bleach or rust remover;
• Garage items such as motor oil, gasoline, fuel oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, paint, stains and mercury thermometers;
• Batteries of all types including alkaline, rechargeable, watch and car batteries;
• Electronics such as phones, printers and ink cartridges, computers, fax machines, CDs, VHS tapes, cassettes and televisions (only one large-screen television per vehicle).

For a full list of accepted items, please visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/HHW.

Propane tanks must weigh less than 40 pounds and tire drop-offs are limited to one per participant. Items that cannot be accepted include:

• Medical items such as sharps, medicines and radioactive waste. Learn about proper disposal of these items at LeonCountyFL.gov/Medical-Waste.
• Bulky items such as appliances (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washing machines, dryers, etc.), furniture, yard waste, construction and demolition debris, household garbage or Styrofoam.

Due to limited space, loads over 100 pounds will be directed to the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center, located at 7550 Apalachee Parkway. Neighborhood groups or other large groups are discouraged from combining large amounts of items into a single vehicle due to safety concerns regarding transporting large amounts of unsecured hazardous materials.

Additionally, citizens may visit the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center during normal business hours – Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses must call for appointments. Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/SeriousBusiness.

For more information, call the Leon County Hazardous Waste Center at (850) 606-1803 or visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HHW for the complete collection schedule and safe packing guide.

      
850.606.5300  |  cmr@LeonCountyFL.gov  |  www.LeonCountyFL.gov
301 S. Monroe St., Suite 502, Tallahassee, FL 32301