Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club - Tuesday, April 29, 8:30 - 10:00 AM, David's Cafe II, 1654 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach.

Current issues of great interest sure to be addressed are the "Mega-Plan" and the recent county commission approval of development outside of the Urban Development Boundary. Mayor Alvarez supports the first and opposes the second.

To review the mega-plan, go to:

http://www.miamigov.com/cms/Files/Global_Agreement.pdf

For a critique of the mega-plan, go to:

The 2008 Integrative Medicine Symposium and EXPO will be held at the University of Miami Medical Wellness Center (MWC) on Tuesday, April 29th from 11am-7pm. This project is co-sponsored by the Division of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Medical Wellness Center. The event will be open to medical students, faculty, and interested community leaders.

The Children’s Trust: What Difference Does It Really Make?

There will be a Children’s Trust tax item on the August ballot- how will you vote?

Speaker: David Lawrence, Jr., Chair, The Children’s Trust

New! Hot Topic Pre-Program Discussion: Homeless Assistance Center Goes National

Speaker: Alfredo Brown, formerly Director of Operations for the Community Partnership for the Homeless

Moderator: Helen Ferre, Channel 2 talk show host.

Awards are presented in a variety of categories- e.g. health care professional, nurse, institution. This event brings together a broad selection of prominent actors in the local health care system, possibly the largest aggregation of its kind. Videos are presented on each nominee.  Tickets are $65. To register go to:

http://www.miamichamber.com/news_and_events/calendar_events.asp?cale_id=706

Saturday May 10 9 am-12 noon

Vera Wood

Pigeon Plum

Longan

Tamarind

There are at least four types of available trees at each event - check to see if the trees we're offering are the kind you would like to have before you come to the event. Adopt-a-Tree events take place rain or shine! Tree species are subject to change.

Represented District 107 in the Florida House, 1992-1998. County Commissioner since 1998, District 5 (South Beach, Downtown Miami, Little Havana). Voted May 6 to override Mayor Carlos Alvarez's veto of developments outside of the Urban Development Boundary. Voted for the Megaplan Megadeal (Interlocal Agreement between county and City of Miami).

To review the mega-plan, go to:

http://www.miamigov.com/cms/Files/Global_Agreement.pdf

For a critique of the mega-plan, go to:

http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/080417/story-viewpoint.shtml

This marks the first time in South Florida history that a Cardinal has been welcomed to a synagogue. Cardinal William H. Keeler is Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore and is legendary in the reconciliation of Catholics with Jews.

To reserve a seat or for further information, call Dr. Bernardo Benes at 305-785-7028 or see:

www.ourelderbrothers.org

GenerationEngage invites you to Jackson Memorial Hospital for an "Affordable Healthcare Forum" to discuss the issues of the Florida healthcare system. The goal of this event is for people to gain a better understanding of how to take charge of their health and how the healthcare system really works in Florida.

Come Join us to learn what steps the state is taking to reform the healthcare system to make it more Affordable!

Invited speakers:

1.) Rene Garcia, FL State Legislator who is passionate about reforming the healthcare syetem in Florida

Budget cuts getting you down?

Fed up with government?

Want to see change?

Then ACT!

The Human Services Coalition invites you to participate in our Advocacy Corps Trainings (ACT), to learn how to create change around the issues that matter most to you. We will talk about affordable housing, healthcare, and other important topics, and learn how to communicate effectively with decision-makers. These workshops will be fun, interactive, and free.

Dates & Time: Every other Saturday from 10am-1pm, starting May 17.

Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club- Jim Shedd, candidate for Miami-Dade County Property Tax Appraiser

Meeting Date: May 20th, 2008
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM

David's Cafe II, 1654 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach.

The recent referendum changing the county’’s Property Tax Appraiser from an appointed position to an elected position has brought out two candidates: former DEA agent Jim Shedd, and former County Commissioner and current State Senator, Gwen Margolis. Jim Shedd will be the guest this week, followed by Senator Gwen Margolis next week.

The Breakfast Club is honored to have as our guest this week Senator Gwen Margolis, President of the Florida State Senate and candidate for Miami-Dade County’s newly created office of elected Property Tax Appraiser.

Wednesday May 28, 2008- 11:30 a.m.

Downtown Bay Forum: Legislative Report: What Was Accomplished??

Speakers:

Rep. Anitere Flores, Chair, K-12 Education Committee
Rep. Dan Gelber, House Minority Leader
Evelyn Greer, Member, Miami-Dade County School Board
Daniella Levine, Executive Director, Human Services Coalition
Rep. Juan Carlos Zapata, Chair, Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation

New!! Hot Topic Pre-program Discussion: Should Florida's State Capital Be Moved??

Speaker - Seth Gordon

Moderator: Helen Ferre- Channel 2 Talk Show Host

The Urban Environment League presents:

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Reception 6:00 pm – Dinner 6:45 pm

Program 7:30 pm

Miami River Inn – 118 SW South River Drive

A Conversation with Miami Herald Editors
Anders Gyllenhaal, Senior Vice President / Executive Editor
Manny Garcia, Assistant Managing Editor, Metro

Moderator: Dr. Gregory Bush, UEL Program Vice President

Director, Institute for Public History, University of Miami

Those wishing to join us for the Community Dinner must call for reservations. Cost is $20.00.