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 | Hi there Friends of Redland Region,
Here's a few items of interest for those who enjoy a visit to the Miami's Bountiful Countryside. Make some time in your schedule this week for family and friends with a delightful adventure in the Redland region to enjoy and celebrate our history, culture and heritage.
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| |  | | The Lamplighters Writing Group of Homestead -- embracing all authors, published and unpublished, for their monthly meetings -- have announced the details of their 2019 Literary Contest, with a theme of "I am America." The winner in the category of Short Story with receive a $100 prize; Poetry is $50. The Miscellaneous category (essay, biography, play documentary, etc) is also a $50 prize. |
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| |  | | Make your plans with family and friends to enjoy a weekend adventure in the countryside to stock up on fresh summer fruits and veggies. |
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| | Thursday, June 27
|  | | Meet the HCA artists and see the new exhibit in the Gallery Room of the Capri -- a Homestead Center For The Arts partner restaurant -- from 6 to 8pm. The theme is “Nature” with a mix of mediums to enjoy. Share a glass of wine and light refreshments as you view the recent exhibits. Talk with the artists about their styles and techniques. |
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Friday, June 28 |  | | Friends of Ruth Campbell are gathering at the historic Homestead Town Hall Museum on Friday, June 28th at 7pm to Celebrate a Life Well Lived, with a cocktail reception and special presentation by the City of Homestead. The reception and lighting ceremony are open to the public. |
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| | Saturday, June 29 |  | | Bring the family out for a fantastic gathering -- Lychee Summer Celebration -- honoring our brave service men, women and first responders just before the 4th of July - and the fabulous lychee tropical fruit. From noon to 10pm, enjoy the live music, lychee fruit wines, lychee cocktails, lychee craft beers, lychee food specialties, antique cars, the test kitchen and the beer mile race -- plus a fantastic fireworks display after dark. |
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| Saturday, June 29 |  | | The Fruit & Spice Park is partnering with the Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of the Redland to present this highly anticipated annual event - Mango Mania, featuring a delightful morning learning how to grow and propagate mangos, how to manage pest and disease problems, and hear interesting tales of mango history. The cost is $40. |
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Sunday, June 30 |  | | Stop by the Redland Banyan on Sundays from 10am to 5pm for 100% locally grown and freshly picked lychee, mango, avocado and more. Taste Of Redland invites the public to enjoy the beautiful setting and support local farmers. |
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| | Thursday, July 4th
|  | | Bring the family out for fireworks, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music at the Homestead-Miami Speedway for the annual Race to the 4th! Independence Day Bash on Thursday, July 4, from 6 to 10pm. There will also be a special $20 VIP Event in The Champions Club, offering a preferred view of the epic fireworks display. |
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| | | Saturday, July 6th |  | | Celebrate your liberty with us this Independence Day weekend by having some laughs at the Seminole Theatre. The Laughter 4 Liberty Comedy Show starts at 8pm with a hilarious lineup of stand-up comedians headlined by Air Force Pilot Jose Sarduy, who is making the most of his time on the ground with some hilarious comedy. |
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Thursday, July 11th |  | | Homestead Center for the Arts (HCA) presents the final Music Series (MuSe) event of the season -- the Jazz Club Revue -- from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Four Eight Restaurant next to the historic Seminole Theatre. The event is open to the public and there is no cost. Food and beverage are available for purchase at the restaurant. |
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| | | | | |  |  |  |  | | | |  |  |  |  |  | | | | A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.
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We hope you'll bring your family and friends out to the countryside for a day of old-fashioned fun and good times real soon. See you there!
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