FLAMINGO ALERT! You may be next! Don't Get Flamingoed!!!
This is a special covert operation usually occurring in the middle of the night! You may wake up to find your yard covered in flamingos. For a mere $25 you can have the flamingos removed -- but you can protect yourself by buying "Flamingo Insurance" for only $10. Of course all checks are payable to the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce.

St. Christopher's Montessori School was founded in 1968 as part of St. Christopher's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The Montessori Method enables each child to progress at his/her own rate of ability. Our program includes three Early Childhood classes (Pre-School Kindergarden) one Elementary I class (for grades 1-3) one Elemenatry II class (for grades 4-6). No other educational environment is so well equipped to see each child as an individual, and to build the skills each child will need to take his or her place in our global community. We believe that "within the child lies the fate of the future".

Sunday September 7, 2003 - Miami Childrens Museum Grand Opening -- 1:00-6:00 p.m
The Miami Children's Museum announces the grand opening of its new home located on WATSON ISLAND. The launch of the new Miami Children's Museum will provide a foundation of educational and cultural enrichment through its programs. Grand opening activities include tours, entertainment, food and fun for the entire family. Visitors will be able to explore MCM's new galleries filled with hundreds of interactive, hands-on exhibits.

Monday September 8 - November 1 -- Beginning of elementary education classes and camps
Miami Children's Museum will host its elementary education classes and camps in its new facility located at 980 MacArthur Causeway. Designed for children in first through fifth grade, the program focuses on fun activities for children to participate in after school and on weekends. The each class meets once a week for eight weeks and cost $180. Classes & Camps include: ART ADVENTURES, POTPOURRI OF PROJECTS, CREATIVE COOKING, PERFORMING ARTS, TEACHER WORK DAY CAMPS.

For more information about elementary classes and camps or to reserve space, please contact

September 10 -- You have an Invitation to the Arts
Indulge iin art, music and dance from more than 70 of South Florida's best arts organizations, enjoy complimentary valet and food, cash bar (first drink free). Official networking event for the the Coalition of Chambers of Commerce, the Beacon Council, and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. This year's event is of special importance as we welcome delegates from La Cumbre 2003/ The Americas Summit, the premier industry event for the sales and marketing of travel to the Americas.

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center September calendar:

• Biscayne Bay Unplugged: Who would have known what a sensitive blue pool our Biscayne Bay is. Find out what rocks her world and what makes her upset as you explore the shoreline with our naturalist. Cost $10.
• Seagrass Adventure: Drag a net in the seagrass and who knows what you will come up with. Sea fife of all sizes will be identified by your naturalist before being gently released. Cost $10.

Saturday, September 20, 2003 -- Florida Coastal Clean-up-- 9am
The Florida Coastal Clean-up will be held once again in Key Biscayne at the Beach Club. Key Biscayne has participated in this succesful cleanup event for the last 10 years. We offer 4 hours of community service. All participants should register before the event with Site Coordinator Michele Padovan.

Celebrate "back to school" with an end-of-summer getaway in your own backyard! As a token of our appreciation, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is offering the perfect summer escape for $129 per night, plus tax - exclusively for Key Biscayne residents. Relax on the beach, frolic in the pool, dine in our award-winning restaurant, rejuvenate in the world-class Spa, play an invigorating round of tennis, or just watch the world go by from your private balcony. Let us pamper you in your "home away from home." Valid through September 30, 2003. Based on availability.

Publix Direct has decided to close down. They apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank all Key Biscayne Residents who participated in this innovative shopping experience.

You can now review or pay your parking tickets online at http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/payparking/taginq.asp

CPR and First Aid Classes: Learn how to save a life! Learn how to perform CPR as easy as ABC! Village Residents may sign up for a FREE CPR and/or First Aid Class with the Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Department. All instructors are American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructors. http://www.keybiscayne.fl.gov/home-news03-08-15.asp

You can now check on anyone's criminal record by visiting www.miamidade.gov and clicking on Court Case Search. This only includes crimes committed in Miami-Dade County.