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Monday, September 5, first Monday of September, is Labor Day, honoring the American labor movement. It's traditionally a time to celebrate American workers; the unofficial end of summer season; and a popular weekend for final summer vacation road trips.

Sunday, September 11 is Patriot Day, with a moment of silence at 8:46am commemorating the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot’s Day which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.

The First Sunday of September following Labor Day (September 11) is also known as National Grandparents Day, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, honoring all grandparents. More than four million greeting cards are sent within the United States each year on National Grandparents Day.

The Third Friday of September (September 16) is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a time to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

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 through the countryside to enjoy the beauty of nature -- and the calm relaxing pace of the Redland region.

Robert and Robin Burr 

https://www.redlandview.com/

Please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty, bounty and serene nature of our countryside.

Coral vine (Antigonon leptopus) is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family

click on the image to see enlargement.

Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Thursday, September 1 at 4:30pm

Teen Advisory Board at the Cybrarium

Need community service hours? The Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity where teens can provide advice and insight that would make the Cybrarium a more teen-friendly place. Plus, it’s a fun, easy way to rack up some serious community service hours. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9373537

Friday, September 2 at 11am

Lil' Learners Storytime at the Cybrarium

Enjoy this Storytime event with your little ones -- stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of reading in your children. This is a free event for pre-school children. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9322946

Labor Day Weekend 

$5 Admission at Deering Estate

Enjoy reduced cost general admission to the Deering Estate during Labor Day weekend from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas, and self-guided access of the museums. Pack a picnic and enjoy a day by the bay. Purchase tickets online for reduced-cost general admission.

September 3 at 8:30am

Seussical Jr. Rehearsals

Rehearsals for Seussical Jr. begin every Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm at the Seminole Theatre. This theater conservatory program provides training and performance opportunities for young people ages 9 to 16. A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. No experience required. The Jr. Players are open to all who wish to be involved. Auditions will be held on the first rehearsal day, and parts will be assigned for the production. Call 786-650-2073 or get details online.

Saturday, September 3 from 2pm

Labor Day Celebration

Bring friends and family to the all-day Labor Day Weekend party at Miami Brewing Company featuring an Artisan Market all day long to sip and shop. Experience the Southern Stampede band live on stage starting at 8pm, with no admission cost. The brewery will also have a fireworks show at 10pm. Celebrate Labor Day with craft beer, music and shopping. Get details online.

Saturday, September 3 at 2pm

STEAM Saturdays at the Cybrarium

Kids: Embrace your inner scientist with weekly STEAM projects involving science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics evert Saturday at the Cybrarium. This is a free event. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9370280

Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30pm

Football Art Night at the Cybrarium

Show your team spirit. Use your favorite team's colors to paint mini football helmets and fill football sand bottles. Go, team! This is a free event. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9423155

Wednesday, September 7 at 6pm

Kids Video Game Night at the Cybrarium

Bring the family for Mario Kart, Super Smash bros, and Jackbox Party Games, all on the stage at the Homestead Cybrarium. Ages 7-12. This is a free event. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9373531

Saturday, September 10 at 2pm

Matt Stock - Abandoned Everglades Images

Award-winning Photographer Matt Stock has earned a reputation for his dramatic images of natural wonders, including his series of Abandoned Everglades -- exploring the interaction between man and nature as seen through night-time environmental portraits of vehicles long abandoned in the Everglades ecosystem. Each image was captured at night utilizing the highly specialized technique of light painting combined with long exposures and seasonally specific images without adding anything to or taking away from the scene. This event by Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society takes place at the Pinecrest Library, or you can register for the online zoom broadcast. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, September 10 from 7 to 10pm

Summer Stargazing at Fruit and Spice Park

Enjoy a night with the whole family under the stars at Fruit and Spice Park, cozied up by a bonfire. Don’t forget your telescope to catch the sights of the stars in the Redland during the summertime. S’more kits, wine, beer and soda available for purchase (while supplies last). Make sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Admission -- and all items for sale -- is cash only, ATM available. The Fruit & Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Call 305-247-5727. https://redlandfruitandspice.com/event/summer-stargazing/

Sunday, September 11 at 6am

Special Operations Command South 9/11 Memorial Run

Homestead-Miami Motor Speedway is the site of the annual SOCSouth Memorial Run - lasting nice hours and eleven minutes. The event will be open to SOCSOUTH family members and the local community who wish to participate. Signups on site begin at 5am. Get details and signup online, or call 86-415-2075 or email: socsouth-ss-pao@socom.onmicrosoft.com

Tuesday, September 13 at 7pm

Tropical Beekeepers - Apiary Inspections

This monthly meeting of the Tropical Beekeepers Association features Branden Stanford on Florida's Apiary Inspection Program and How It Impacts The Beekeeping Industry. Feel free to bring a dish to share for the Potluck Dinner at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 the Avenue. Call 305-283-6675. Facebook page.

Saturday, September 17 from 4 to 8pm

Lobster Tail Dinner - Troop 418

Bring the family out for the annual Boy Scout Troop 418 Lobster Tail Dinner at the American Legion, 399 South Krome in Homestead. Dine in, or take out. Your $25 donation includes a lobster tail, salad, baked potato and vegetable, dinner roll, beverage and homemade dessert. All profits go to help fund events like monthly camping trips where outdoor adventures of canoeing, hiking, learning survival skills, kayaking, swimming, and backpacking teach them valuable lessons, teamwork, and leadership. For details, and to purchase tickets, call or text Phil Stam at 786-234-3359. https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop418Homestead/Index.htm

Sunday, September 18 at 11am

Bodhi & Mind Festival at Cauley Square

Encouraging local holistic entrepreneurship while contributing to individual, The Bodhi & Mond Holistic Festival at Cauley Square addresses community and global balance between mind, physical body and spirit. Cauley Square Historical Village will be once again a Portal of light for Miami for this one day variety of life-enhancing modalities from highly skilled teachers and practitioners. Holistic therapies will include Crystals and Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Sustainable living, Numerology, Reflexology, Meditation, Reconnection, Massage, Yoga, Dance Class, Kids Village, Wellness Speakers and a variety of vendors. Cauley Square is located at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Call 305-258-3543. http://www.cauleysquare.com

Friday, October 7 at 7am

53rd Annual Military Affairs Council Golf Tournament

The annual fundraiser for the Military Affairs Council takes place at Redland Golf and County Club, starting with breakfast at 7am, followed by a shotgun start at 8:30am. Scorecards must be submitted before 2pm. The 53rd Annual Military Affairs Council Golf Tournament features branded shirts, golf balls and hats; prizes for the longest drive and closet to the pin; the Hole-In-One Contest; and prizes for the top four teams. Participants receive breakfast, lunch and beer, water and sodas during play. Contact Thomas Panos for sponsorship opportunities at 786-473-5349. The number of tournament participants is limited. Call Roxanne Jeghers for participant details at 305-793-8325. https://www.militaryaffairscouncil.org

October 7, 8, 9

Redland Orchid Festival at Fruit & Spice Park

Since 1997, the Redland International Orchid Festival has presented a plethora of local and international orchid growers, along with educational programs, during this three day event at the Fruit & Spice Park, a unique botanica treasure. Meet the growers from near and far. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorites flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. Tickets will be available online, or pay at the entrance. https://redlandorchidfestival.com

Miami Rum Festival

Rum Renaissance Tasting Event

Save the dates for the upcoming Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in Coral Gables on the weekend of November 12-13, 2022. Saturday begins with a series of seminars -- Cane To Glass -- featuring a complete review of the production process from cane culture and fermentation to distillation, wood management and blending. Sunday is the grand tasting event with more than 150 rums from around the world, plus a collection of vintage, limited edition and rare rums to taste. Get tickets online in advance before the sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Tropical Event Space

Mon Petit Garden

Since 2020, in the heart of the Redland, Mon Petit Garden' indoor and outdoor venues have been the setting for many fabulous events, from weddings and bridal showers to baptisms, baby showers, birthday parties, gender reveals and more, offering multiple spaces suitable to every event. Enjoy the setting of a beautiful sunset at the Coral Wall Waterfall, at the Old Barn, amongst 10 acres of Avocado and Mango trees, behind the Round Door or underneath the Acacia Tree. Mon Petit Garden, located at 21601 SW 154th Avenue, is open daily from 10am to 8pm. Call 305-333-4500, email office@monpetitgarden.com, Instagram: @monpetitgarden.com or get details at https://monpetitgarden.com/venue-home/

Authentic Cajun Seafood

Krab Kingz in Florida City

When you're ready for some down-home Cajun seafood, bring the family to Krab Kingz in Florida City for a delicious meal. The spectacular Krab Kingz Sampler feeds a small army with an assortment of Snow Crab, Dungeness Crab, Blue Crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, egg and flavored butters. The 16 ounce Gumbo is filled with shrimp, chicken, rice and sausage. The Number 9 basket offers fried lobster, fish and shrimp with fries. Specials include coconut shrimp, grilled Cajun snapper and lobster. Krab Kingz is located at 35202 S. Dixie Highway in Florida City. Call 786-410-8100. https://www.krabkingzfl.com

Thursday thru Sunday

Visit Summerland Tropical Fish Farms

Enjoy free tours at Summerland Tropical Fish from 10am to 5pm, featuring exotic koi, cichlids, even guppies, at 13955 SW 248 street. While visiting, check out The Red Barn Estate next door for private events. Call 305-905-2284. https://www.summerlandfish.com

Every Day of The Week

Wine Tastings with Souvenir Glass

Schnebly Winery, the Southernmost Winery in the United States, boasts a wide variety of grape and exotic tropical fruit wines, with a taste of Miami in every sip. Visit the Winery any day of the week and learn about Sight, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor. For $30, you can try five wines of your choice, and take home your souvenir glass. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Honoring Military Veterans

Military Affairs Council Buy-A-Brick Program

Situated at the entrance of the Homestead Speedway, the Military Affiars Council Memorial Brick site provides for multi-generational remembrance during community events and is always accessible for family and friends to contemplate daily. This is a living memorial for our military members. All proceeds go towards assisting our military members, their families and veterans -- a full circle philanthropic tribute. Your loved one doesn't need to be deceased to be honored. The Brick Memorial consists of inlaid 4x8 and 8x8 bricks, each one bearing the name and details of a beloved Military Veteran. Each Brick is professionally engraved with time proven materials designed to weather the elements. The 4x8 Brick donation is $125 and the larger 8x8 Brick is $240. Contact Military Affairs Council Buy-A-Brick Program Coordinator Thomas Panos at 786-473-5349.https://www.militaryaffairscouncil.org/buy-a-brick

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.

Robert and Robin Burr