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Tuesday, October 4 is the Hindu holiday Dussehra.

Wednesday, October 5 is the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.

Thursday, October 6 is German American Day.

Monday, October 10 is Columbus Day, with special church services, parades and large gatherings and celebrations in the Italian-American community. It's also celebrated as Native American Day, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the traditions, culture, and background of Native Americans.

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/

Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, November 5 at 6pm

One Night In The Tropics Gala

The University of Florida Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC) and the 2022 Gala Committee invite you to its 8th annual One Night In The Tropics Gala fundraiser featuring fabulous local flavors in food, drink and live music. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. For more information, Contact Monique Scoggin mls6664@ufl.edu or 786-2179226. Get details and register online. http://www.tinyurl.com/onit2022

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

an architectural marvel and unique estate in the Redland region

click on the image to see enlargement.

Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Weather Updates

Tropical Storm Resources

With hurricanes on the mind as of late, visit Mike's Weather Page for a large variety of stormy weather resources and tropical weather updates. https://www.spaghettimodels.com

Saturday, October 1 at 11am

Butterfly Hike at Castellow Hammock Preserve

Enjoy a hike through the hammock discovering butterflies. Castellow Hammock is a 112-acre park and preserve that contains a mature tropical hardwood forest -- popular with birders, butterfly watchers, and botanists -- with a half-mile self-guided nature trail. The park was named in honor of James S. Castellow, a citrus farmer who homesteaded the property in the early 1900s. The cost is $6. https://www.miamidade.gov/parks/castello-hammock.asp

Sunday, October 2 from 1 to 3pm

Computer Help at Cybrarium

Bring in your device for tech help by Cybrarium experts -- anything from teaching you the basics to advising you how to make structural changes to your equipment. All ages are welcome. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. http://cybrarium.org

Monday, October 3 at 7pm

Moving Large Specimen Palms in South Florida

Noted expert Jody Haynes offers a presentation on Moving Large Specimen Palms in South Florida at the monthly meeting of the South Florida Palm Society at Fairchild Garden in the Corbin Building at 10901 Old Cutler Road. The addition of just a single specimen palm can help transform a bland landscape into a showplace, but not every palm species takes kindly to being moved; the simple yank-and-replant technique just doesn’t work. For more than 12 years, Jody has been employed as Business Development and Estimating Manager of Signature Trees & Palms. His photos and commentary will demonstrate how the pros do it. https://southfloridapalmsociety.org/meetings-events/

Tuesday, October 4 at 8am

Quilting Group and the Community Center

Although quilting is often a solitary activity, many quilters enjoy the company of like-minded friends. This group offers opportunities to find and nurture those relationships. The William F. Dickinson Community Center is located at 1601 North Krome Avenue. Call 305-245-4934. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 4 from 5 to 9pm

Homestead National Night Out

To Connect with the Community, Homestead Police Department will host the annual National Night Out special event at the Harris Field Pavilion located at 1034 NE 8th Street (Campbell Drive) in Homestead. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and work together by increasing Neighborhood Watch participation. The event will also feature food, music, and kids’ activities like bounce houses, as well as several community resources. Meet the Homestead Police Athletic League, a youth crime prevention program geared towards involving youth in athletics and academics. The Homestead Police Explorers program encourages young minds to explore the law enforcement career path. Start Off Smart, a social service non-profit housed within HPD, assists victims of violence. 

https://www.cityofhomestead.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3919

Wednesday, October 5 at 5:30pm

Wine Cork Pumpkins

Learn how to use wine corks to create a decorative pumpkin at the Cybrarium. This is a fun craft activity to do with friends to kick off the fall season and is a great addition to fall home décor. It would look great on a side table, mantel or anywhere throughout your home. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9482757

October 6-12

Expect King Tide Flooding

A King Tide is a higher-than-normal tide that typically lasts about three hours. King Tides occur annually and predictably; in September through November in Miami, causing occasional sunny day floods in low-lying coastal areas. For details on flood-prone areas, see the NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer and Miami-Dade County Flood Map. 

Thursday, October 6 from 1 to 3pm

Bingo at the Community Center

Meet up with friends to enjoy a lively game of bingo at the Community Center on Thursdays at 1pm. Call 305-245-4934. Get details online.

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 botanical treasure. Meet the growers from near and far. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorite flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. Tickets are available online, or pay at the entrance. https://redlandorchidfestival.com

Friday, Oct 7 to Sunday, Oct 9

R. F. Orchids at Redland International Orchid Festival

Orchid enthusiasts will gather at the Fruit & Spice Park on the weekend of October 7 to experience Redland International Orchid Festival -- one of the great gatherings of orchid growers in South Florida. R. F. Orchids will have a mini version of their amazing store at Redland International Orchid Festival featuring a wide selection of outstanding orchids, as well as supplies. Attend lectures to learn how to grow your orchids or control insects. Purchase your favorite flowers to take home and enjoy for years to come. The Fruit & Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Get tickets online or at the door. https://redlandorchidfestival.com

Saturday, October 8 at 2pm

Miami Pioneer Gaston Drake

The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society invites one and all to attend a monthly meeting on Saturday, October 8 at the Pinecrest Branch Library at 2pm to hear guest speaker Daniel Patrick O’Connell give a presentation on an influential pioneer of South Florida — Gaston Drake. His Drake Produce company shipped fresh fruits and vegetables north. He raised money from his Princeton classmates and created Drake Lumber, based in Princeton —- the town in South Dade he named after his alma mater. Drake Lumber was a major supplier of timber for Henry Flagler’s Over-Sea Extension to Key West and John Collins’ wooden bridge that connected Miami Beach with Miami. Daniel Patrick O’Connell is President of the Princeton Club of South Florida. The event takes place at the Pinecrest Library and also online via Zoom. Please RSVP online. Get details online. https://www.mpnod.org/events/mpnod-gaston-drake/

Saturday, October 8 at 3pm

Fiesta USA - Homestead Latin Festival

Bring the family out to enjoy a Latin parade, live music, vendors, food trucks, art, music, performances, dominoes, games, classes, and more at 213 SW 3rd Court in Homestead from 3 to 8pm. Get details and register free online.

Sunday, October 9 at 3pm

Flying Solo With Artist X

The fabled Red Barn at Phil’s Berry Farm in Redland plays host to an evening of debate, poetry, dance, music and theatre with a two-part tribute to the work and philosophy of Miami Dade County’s first Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada. Part I: Forum: ethics, advocacy-art and practice exploring the value and purpose of art. Part II Performance: an immersive journey through the life of Artist X as actors channel the spirit and philosophy of advocate-artist Xavier Cortada whose work intersects art, environmental science and social justice. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Celebrating Redland Agriculture

November is Miami-Dade Farmers' Month

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating the month of November with special recognition for the farmers and growers of South Florida's Redland Agricultural Region -- Miami's Bountiful Countryside. With a spotlight on farming, citizens can learn more about the many contributions of South Dade farmers through engaging experiences at farms and related businesses in the Redland during Miami-Dade Farmers Month. https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/miami-dade-farmers-month

Saturday, November 12 from 4 to 7pm

Bluegrass and BBQ at Anderson's Corner

Dade Heritage Trust celebrates 50 years of preservation at the historic Anderson’s Corner -- perhaps the oldest building still standing from the pioneer era of the Redland countryside. Check in on the new restoration with a fun afternoon in South Dade. Enjoy great BlueGrass Music from the Rambling String Band and tasty BBQ from Smoke and Spice. RSVP and get $75 tickets online. https://dadeheritagetrust.org/event/andersons-corner-bluegrass-and-bbq-to-benefit-dht/

Sunday, November 13 - 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 they sell out. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

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