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Friday, December 31 is New Year's Eve, also known as Old Year's Night in some cultures. It's a traditional time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another, with hopes of a pleasant and productive future.
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Saturday, January 1 is New Year's Day, heralded at midnight by fireworks, celebrations, parties and special events. A common symbol of New Year's Day is Baby New Year, dressed in a diaper, a hat and a sash.
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Here's a few items of interest for those who enjoy a visit to the Redland Agricultural region, Miami's Bountiful Countryside. Make plans for a leisurely drive to the countryside to enjoy the beauty of nature -- and the calm relaxing pace of the Redland region.
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| | Please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty, bounty and serene nature of our countryside. |
|  | | Photo illustrations © Robert and Robin Burr |
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|  | Friday, December 31 at 8pm
New Year’s Party at Schnebly's| Get ready for the big event: Miami Brewing Company’s New Year’s Party is tomorrow, so get tickets online before it's too late. Party with live DJ Devious Remix, delicious drinks, a photo booth, and a big countdown to midnight. Tickets are just $22 in advance. https://bit.ly/3ySn9KI |
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Magic of Lights at Speedway| This holiday season, Homestead-Miami Speedway has transformed into a holiday wonderland -- a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to help celebrate the season. Pile your friends and family into the car and experience the Magic of Lights from your very own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life. Running every day until January first from 6 to 10pm. https://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/events/magic-of-lights/ |
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Free Trolley To National Parks| The Homestead National Parks Trolley Special Holiday service returns everyday from December 26 to 31 with free transportation, free guided tours, and free admission to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Homestead Bayfront Park. The Homestead National Parks Trolley may be boarded from Homestead Station in Downtown Homestead at 4 S. Krome Avenue or at an additional stop at the Marriott Hotels complex located on Campbell Drive just east of Exit 2 of Florida’s Turnpike. https://www.cityofhomestead.com/gateway |
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|  | Saturday, January 1 from 9am to noon
Volunteer EcoAction Day at Bill Sadowski Park| Connect with nature and get down and dirty at one of our monthly volunteer days. Join park naturalists in restoring natural areas with projects that include weed/invasive exotic vegetation removal, planting, mulching, and garbage clean-up. This program meets at the park Nature Center; please bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, insect repellent, work gloves, small hand tools, and protection from the sun. Long shirts/pants, water, hats, and sunglasses are highly recommended. Bill Sadowski Park Nature Center is located at 17555 SW 79th Ave. Call 305-255-4767. Get details online. |
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|  | Wednesday, January 5 at 4:30pmChess Club at SD Regional Library| Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at the South Dade Regional Library meeting room. Masks are required. Social distancing encouraged. All ages. https://mdpls.org/event/5908635 |
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|  | Thursday, January 6 from 4 to 5pm
Intro to Computers: The Basics | |
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|  | Friday, January 7 from 7am to 3pm
Free Dog Day at Robbies Feed Supply| Dae County presents a Free Dog Day event with checkups for rabies; microchips and license tags; boosters for DHPP and Bordetella; Spay/Neuter Surgery for dogs under 40 pounds. Robbies Feed Supply Store is located at 22390 SW 177th Ave (Krome Ave). Get details online. |
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|  | Saturday, January 8 at 7am
Sunrise Clear Kayak Adventure| Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided sunrise tour of Biscayne Bay in a clear kayak. As the sun rises over the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay and wading birds are leaving their rookery you will paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre island and nature preserve surrounded by sandbars, tidal flats, and seagrass beds. Cost is $50 per person. Ages 9 and up. Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue. Call 305-235-1668. https://deeringestate.org/event/sunrise-clear-kayak/2022-01-08/ |
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|  | Saturday, January 8 from 2 to 3pm
Kids Engineering Challenge - Snowball Catapult| Design and build a catapult that launches a snowball. Who can send the snowball the farthest? Kids ages 8-12 can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) on Saturdays at the Cybrarium. Each Steam Saturday will highlight a different subject with a fun hands-on activity. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive. Call 305-224-4410. http://homesteadcybrarium.stbooking.com/Events/EventInfo?EventID=404 |
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|  | Saturday, January 8 at 8pm
Aqualung Tour - 50 Years Of Jethro Tull| Aqualung, probably the most famous and celebrated of all of Jethro Tull’s albums, is now celebrating 50 years since its release in 1971. At the centre of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, who is renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos. The The Martin Barre Band worldwide tour comes to the Seminole Theatre with a spectacular show playing the album in its entirety. Call 786-650-2073. Get details online. |
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|  | Wednesday, January 12
Downtown Homestead Farmer's Market| Known for its historic roots unique to South Florida, Downtown Homestead is transforming into a vibrant community where small town charm meets modern amenities, so it’s only fitting that an authentic Farmer’s Market is held in Downtown Homestead at City Hall Plaza, 100 Civic Court every second Wednesday from 3 to 6pm through April. The Downtown Farmer’s Market is part of the Downtown Homestead revitalization effort and is the result of a partnership between the City of Homestead, Homestead Main Street, and Homestead Station QALICB. https://www.cityofhomestead.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3746 |
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| Register Your Car Team Online |  | Saturday, January 15 at 10am
Redland Riot Road Rally| Every third Saturday in January, since 1994, this fruity, tropical history tour through the Redland agricultural region has delighted hundreds of families, history buffs, foodies and nature lovers with a whimsical adventure through the countryside. Dozens of car teams go searching for clues and enjoying the bounty of the Redland, stopping at wonderful places along the way. Meet at Cauley Square between 10 and 11am to get started. The big finale is at Schnebly Redland's Winery in the Miami Brewing Company Tap Room at 5pm. This event is sponsored by Dade Heritage Trust, now celebrating 50 years of preservation, education and advocacy. Get details and register your car team on the Redland Riot web site. https://www.redlandriot.com/Rallye.html |
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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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