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December 4, 2008

Ideas. Goals. Results.

Many of you gave us your input about Miami-Dade County's most pressing needs and priorities at the Strategic Planning Community Interactive Forum. For those of you that couldn't participate, we'd still like to hear from you.
> Send us your opinions
> Visit the Strategic Planning website
> Watch video of the forum

December 4, 2008

Book bargains galore

Get in on the bargains during the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library System Book Sale. The largest pre-owned Book Sale in South Florida runs from December 4 - December 7.
> Find out more about the Book Sale
> Watch the video On-Demand
> Visit the Library's website

December 4, 2008

Got the picture? You will in 2009

On February 17, 2009, all TV signals will be broadcast in digital format. Find out how the County can help you prepare for a smooth transition into the digital age.
> Get more information on the transition
> Check out the frequently asked questions
> Learn about the converter box coupon program

December 4, 2008

Ask Portal Wizard

Portal Wizard is miamidade.gov's personalized web concierge service that helps you find the information you need about County Services. Portal Wizard provides timely and accurate responses to your questions, usually within one business day.
> Find out how to use Portal Wizard
> Listen to the Wizard

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Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide

The holidays aren't just about the food or the gifts, they're also about the travel. Get in, get out or get around this holiday season with these helpful travel tips.
> Check out the travel tips
> See Miami International Airport's website
> Visit the Port of Miami's website

Headline News

	Toy drive brings holiday cheer to needy children Make a difference in a child's life by donating a toy during Miami-Dade Transit's 12th annual toy drive. From December 8 -12, bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of nine Metrorail stations. Click here for more information.
	Volunteer while you play Volunteer to help Miami-Dade Parks and KaBOOM!, in partnership with Home Depot and the NFL, build a playground at Little River Park on Tuesday, Dec. 9 beginning at 8 a.m.
	Holiday Season at The Deering Estate The Deering Estate at Cutler kicks off their Holiday Season of Events on Friday, December 5th with a "Tree Lighting Ceremony" where guests can enjoy some of their favorite holiday music.
	Be a Santa Paws Adopt -a-pet at the Animal Services' annual 'Home for Every Holiday' pet adoption party, Dec. 7
	Miami-Dade's drinking water meets all federal, state and local standards Our drinking water is safe to drink and use for cooking and other potable purposes. It is tested approximately 100,000 times per year.
	Stay informed with Miami-Dade Transit's rider alerts Sign up to receive up-to-the-minute rider alert text messages on your mobile devices and/or email regarding any delays or disruptions affecting Metrorail or Metromover service.

Featured Events

12-04-2008 09:30 AM	Board of County Commissioners - BCC
12-04-2008 06:00 PM	Miami-Dade Empowerment Zone Neighborhood Assembly
12-04-2008 07:00 PM	Lecture: Florida Friendly Landscaping
12-05-2008 07:00 PM	Tree Lighting Ceremony
12-06-2008 09:30 AM	Grand Opening of Amazon & Beyond at Miami Metrozoo
12-06-2008 07:00 PM	Holiday Under the Stars
12-08-2008 09:30 AM	Health and Public Safety Committee (HPSC)
12-08-2008 02:00 PM	Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee (RCAC)
12-08-2008 06:00 PM	HOPE VI COMMUNITY MEETING
12-09-2008 09:30 AM	Governmental Operations & Environment Cmte. (GOEC)
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Watch It On-Demand

	Inside County Jobs - NEAT team Erika's day on the job with a NEAT team gets a little bit messy at times.
	Bargains for Book Lovers An insider's guide to bookish bargains at the Main Library!
	Miami-Dade Now See the County news stories you won't find anywhere else.
	Safe & Healthy Pets New rules for safe and happy pets on County Connection.
	The Fabric of Art On County Connection: MAM features artist Yinka Shonibare.
	On-Demand