Greetings {name},

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.

Monday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for kids to dress up, go trick-or-treat and attend special events, after a weekend of theme parties.

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.

Bananas in bloom bring new fruit

click on the image to see enlargement.

Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Save The Date
Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 7pm

Luxurious Bridal and Event Showcase

Come stroll thru Mon Petit Garden Event Venue with over 50 vendors for your wedding or special event. Enjoy cake samples and food bites, delicious beverages, astonishing decor, entertainment, music, fashion and much more -- an action packed five hours of entertainment,  DJs, Live Bands, Hora Loca Presentations, Live Ceremony and Event Musicians all throughout Mon Petit Garden. Make sure to bring comfy shoes to make your afternoon walk thru the many acres more enjoyable. Ladies: we definitely recommend no heels for this property. Come early and enjoy lite bites, or you can purchase a full meal from select food vendors. Tickets are free for those registered in advance and $10 at the door. Mon Petit Garden Instagram. 

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

Saturday, October 22 at 2pm

Vendors Wanted for Sip 'N Shop Market

Vendors are invited to participate in the Sip n’ Shop Local Artisan Market at Schnebly Redland's Winery -- a fun shopping experience to support local businesses. You'll find artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. This is a free event. https://schneblywinery.com

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.

Thursday, October 6 from 6 to 8pm

Chamber Installation at Casa Ylang Ylang

Casa Ylang Ylang cordially invites you to the 2022-23 Board of Directors Installation for the South Dade Chamber of Commerce at 23950 SW 167 Avenue. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm

South Florida SPCA Town Hall Meeting

The local Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host an online meeting with the topic of Solutions to the "loose, abandoned, and otherwise not owned" dogs of the agricultural areas of Miami-Dade County. This topic will be the only agenda item. We know that Animal Services is over capacity with surrendered animals, we know that humans are the real issue, we know that humans are dumping dogs, we know that dogs are randomly breeding, and we know that there is potential for these loose dogs to crossbreed with Coyotes. We know the challenges, this meeting is for us to come together to create real Solutions. Zoom link to join meeting 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. The Fruit & Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Get tickets online or at the door. https://redlandorchidfestival.com

October 8, 2022 from 9am to Noon

October Community Action Day

Help protect and restore the learning environment at the UF/IFAS Extension Office. Join the Urban Horticulture Program staff and Master Gardener Volunteers for their first Community Action Landscape Clean-Up Day of the season. Learn about the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping, and how to apply them to your own landscape to decrease your footprint on our South Florida environment. Volunteer hours are available to attendees upon request. Contact Laura Vasquez at 305-679-0239 or email: lavasquez@ufl.edu. The UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Office is located at 18710 SW 288 Street. Get details and register online.

Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 1pm

Homework Help and Tutoring

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions at the South Dade Regional Library to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. https://mdpls.org/event/7036974

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.

Saturday, October 8 from 4 to 9pm

Zen: Island Pool Party at H'om

Experience Jamaica's premium food by top Caribbean caterers and cocktails by a top mixologist at this exquisite estate Rasta-theme pool party. Get details and purchase $60 tickets online.

Saturday, October 8 at 7pm

Saturday Night Slam: Live Pro Wrestling

Coastal Championship Wrestling Florida and Miami Brewing Company present: Saturday Night Slam: Live Pro Wrestling at the Taproom. Doors open at 7pm, bell time is 8pm. General admission tickets are $20, front row $25. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, October 9 at 11am

Fall Bookworms Festival at Cauley Square

Sweet Haven Books at Cauley Square presents the first annual Fall Bookworms Festival with a day full of activities for all ages. Lots of fun Fairy Forest activities for the kids, plus afternoon fall crafts for adults with champagne. Meet and greet with local authors for signings, raffles and prizes. It's free to register online in advance. Check out the Cauley Square calendar of events for details. https://www.cauleysquare.com/calendar

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.

Wednesday, October 12 at 3pm

Kristi House Reading Circle

Discover social-emotional learning taught through sharing picture books with the staff from Kristi House CHildren's Advocacy Center. Kristi House provides treatment, advocacy, and coordination of services, within a healing environment, for all forms of child trauma. Ages 4 to 10. https://cybrarium.libcal.com/event/9516841 

Wednesday, October 12 from 4:30 to 5:30pm

Chess Club at the South Dade Library

Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at the South Dade Regional Library children's room. Ages 5 and up. https://mdpls.org/event/6946935

Thursday, October 13 at 5:30pm

Artist Choice at Hotel Redland

Everyone is invited to attend this Artist Intake event at the Hotel Redland. Stick around to enjoy drinks and appetizers, or dinner. Artists, contact Tonya Howington to be considered for the Artist Choice exhibit. Hotel Redland is at 5 South Flagler Ave in downtown Homestead. Email: tonyahowington@gmail.com

Saturday and Sunday October 15–16

Redland GrowFest! Weekend

Bring the family to the Fruit & Spice Park to enjoy a celebration of all local things edible, green, and growing. GrowFest! is about connecting the dots between the farm or garden and the dinner table. It’s about providing the knowledge and materials to grow, forage, buy, prepare, and eat good, local, seasonal food. Engaging the public, encouraging and giving them the tools to grow some of their own will enable them to gain a better appreciation of what it takes for farmers to produce the food we all eat, and whet folks’ appetite for the best, healthiest, and freshest produce. https://redlandgrowfest.com

Saturday, October 15 from 2:30 to 4pm

Rain Barrel Workshop at GrowFest

Learn how harvesting rainwater can help reduce pollution from stormwater runoff and provide a supply of free, non-chlorinated water with a free workshop at the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, October 22 at 2pm

Sip 'N Shop Market

Visit Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company for Sip n’ Shop Local Artisan Market -- a fun shopping experience to support local businesses. You'll find artisans, food trucks, and lots of beer and wine. This is a free event. https://schneblywinery.com

Saturday, October 22 from 6 to 9pm

Homestead Halloween Spook-Tacular

Bring the family out to Harris Field Pavilion for the Halloween Spook-Tacular event hosted by the city of Homestead, with tricks, treats, frights, and delights. This free event will return to its traditional format and will feature fun for all ages with kids’ activities, trick-or-treating, and food trucks. Plus, South Florida’s most horrifying haunted house is guaranteed to provide delights and frights for the whole family. Dress up in your Halloween’s best to celebrate the spookiest night of the year. For complete details, contact Homestead Parks and Recreation at 305-224-4570. https://www.cityofhomestead.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3923

Saturday, October 29 at 7pm

Game of Thrones Party

Winter is coming. Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company Present: Game of Thrones Party -- a medieval affair with live bands, a costume contest (wear your Targaryen wigs of course), a fireworks show, and much more. Admission is $12.50. 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

Delicious Specialties

Tropical Fruit Milkshakes

When you want to experience the best of South Florida's bountiful treats, stop into Robert Is Here fruit stand for an amazing selection of fresh fruit milkshakes. Choose any combination, up to three flavors, including Banana, Blackberry, Cherry, Chocolate, Coconut, Key Lime, Orange, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tamarind, Black Sapote, Blueberry, Canistel, Coffee, Dragon Fruit, Guava, Jackfruit, Mamey, Mango, Sapodilla, and Guanabana. Smoothies are the same as milkshakes except they are made with ice instead of milk. Sweetener choices are Sugar, Splenda, or Honey. Get details online. https://www.robertishere.com/pages/milkshakes-and-smoothies

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