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The Village of Palmetto Bay and Town of Cutler Bay are hosting separate events on Aug. 4 to celebrate National Night Out, a community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.<\/p>\nThe Village of Palmetto Bay and Town of Cutler Bay are hosting separate events on Aug. 4 to celebrate National Night Out, a community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.<\/p>\n
Palmetto Bay\u2019s event is called \u201cNational Night Out & Back to School FunFest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jennifer Zika, Special Events and Programs coordinator for the village, described what is taking place.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be giving away free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last as well as hot dogs, frozen lemonade, popcorn, waters, and sodas,\u201d Zika said. \u201cBounce houses, pickleball and tennis activities, as well as resource booths will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. The outdoor movie will begin at 8 p.m.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said sponsors are Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Baptist Health, Audi Miami South by the Collection, Nicklaus Children\u2019s Palmetto Bay Urgent Care and Outpatient Center, Panter Panter and Sampedro, SouthState, Main Street Children\u2019s Dentistry and Orthodontics, EdFed, and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
The featured movie is Walt Disney\u2019s Lilo & Stitch.<\/p>\n
The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at Coral Reef Park, 17535 SW 95 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. Police vehicles and representatives will be onsite during the event.<\/p>\n
That same day, the Town of Cutler Bay will host \u201cBackpacks & Blue: A National Night Out Celebration\u201d at Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St. in Cutler Bay, from 6 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet ready for the new school year at \u2018Backpacks & Blue,\u2019\u201d said Maria Herrera-Mendoza, the town\u2019s Special Events coordinator. \u201cThe free community event will feature backpack giveaways while supplies last, food, children\u2019s activities, giveaways, a live deejay, and a National Night Out celebration with the town\u2019s Deputy Sheriffs.\u201d<\/p>\n
That event is sponsored by Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Baptist Health. For information send an email to mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov<\/a> or call 786-459-7389.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT US:<\/p>\n For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.<\/p>\n This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.<\/p>\n Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami\u2019s culture. Whether you\u2019re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com<\/a> or Grant@communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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