Little Farm Trailer Park Workshop

• Date: April 16, 2012
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4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2012

• Date: March 31, 2012
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It's that time of year again! Come join us on Saturday, March 31st from 11AM-2PM for the Village of El Portal's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! It will be a day of fun and exciting events! Dance contests, egg coloring, music and more! Please pre-register your child (AGES 2-10 ONLY) at Village Hall from March 12th - 28th. Contact: Councilperson Claudia Cubillos Call 305-778-4199 or Email ccubillos@villageofelportal.org

Health Fair

• Date: March 21, 2012
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Barry University School of Nursing is hosting it's first health fair in El Portal! The Class of 2012 is offering free blood presure screening, blood glucose screening, vision and hearing tests, nutritional information, plus more.... TIME: 10:00AM-2:00PM, LOCATION: El Portal Village Hall. This event is open to the public aged 40 years or older! For more information, please email: erin.mcginnis@mymail.barry.edu.

ELEMENTS OF CULTURE

• Date: March 17, 2012
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“ELEMENTS OF CULTURE” is a day of Parade, Concerts, Exhibits, Vendors, Canoe Rides and more…. TIME: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, WHERE: We will parade through El Portal Village and then enjoy a concert and festivities at the Horace Mann Field. If you would like more information, want to volunteer or be in the parade Contact: Florence Chamberlin at littleriverelportal@gmail.com. Watch the website for future updates. This event is produced by Community Arts and Culture Inc. with support from the Architecture Landscape and Environmental Committee and the Village of El Portal. Please visit www.CommunityArts&Culture.com for more information.

Yard Sale (Village Wide)

• Date: March 10, 2012
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COME ENJOY YOUR NEIGHBORS & MAKE SOME $$$! Location: HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD Time: 8:00am-1:00pm BRING YOUR GOODIES TO SELL OR TRADE:  SPORTS GEAR  FURNITURE  CLOTHING  BOOKS, MUSIC, DVDS, ETC.  TOOLS  ARTS & CRAFTS  BAKED GOODS BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET OR TABLE Support the students of Horace Mann who will be fund-raising for their clubs!

2nd Annual Black History Luncheon

• Date: February 29, 2012
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The Village of El Portal cordially invites you to our 2nd Annual Black History Luncheon featuring the students of Horace Mann Middle School. The program will start promptly at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP by 12:00PM on February 24th. Contact Albertha Patterson, the Village Clerk, at 305-795-7880 or Mayor Daisy Black at 305-778-3042 to RSVP and for further information.

Citizen’s Crime Watch Meeting

• Date: December 14, 2011
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The El Portal Police Department would like to invite you to our monthly Citizen’s Crime Watch meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM. Please come and join us for refreshments & small finger foods.

El Portal Little River Celebration Day

• Date: December 10, 2011
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Did you know that there is a quaint village along Miami’s Little River that is a designated bird sanctuary, home to a Tequesta Indian habitation mound, and a nature trail? You are cordially invited to join us in a day of celebration to Preserve Protect and Promote the Little River & the Village of El Portal’s environmental beauty!

Citizen’s Crime Watch Meeting (CANCELLED)

• Date: November 16, 2011
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Meeting for the month of November is cancelled.

4th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Sr. Luncheon

• Date: November 16, 2011
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You're invited to the Village of El Portal's 4th Annual Pre -Thanksgiving Senior’s Luncheon! It will be held at the Village Hall. SPONSORED BY: YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND THE PARENTS AT MS. CLAUDIA’S VILLAGE ACADEMY!

State of the Village Address 2011

• Date: October 20, 2011
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The Mayor of the Village of El Portal will deliver the state of the Village address on Thursday, October 20th at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP with the Village Clerk. She can be reached by phone at 305-795-7880 or by email at apatterson@villageofelportal.org.

Citizen’s Crime Watch Meeting

• Date: October 19, 2011
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The El Portal Police Department would like to invite you to our monthly Citizen’s Crime Watch meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM. Please come and join us for refreshments & small finger foods.

Urban Paradise Guild - El Portal Ch.

• Date: September 25, 2011
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Dear Neighbors: Now that the weather will be cooler, the Urban Paradise Guild El Portal Chapter will begin our monthly meetings. Our next event is set for September 25, 2011 from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM and we will be transporting some of our plants from our local El Portal home nursery's to our UPG Partner nursery at the Montgomery Botanical Center located at 11901 Old Cutler Road. Volunteers will get a behind the scenes visit to the Montgomery Botanical Center. Montgomery began life in the mid 1920's as the home of Colonel Montgomery, an botany enthusiast and collector. It is now operated by a private Foundation. David Fairchild worked at Montgomery, and the Foundation played a pivotal role in the creation of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens. Families/kids/seniors are welcome!

EMERGENCY-DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL RFP

• Date: July 20, 2011
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT VILLAGE OF EL PORTAL RFP #2011-02 EMERGENCY-DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL

Independence Day Annual BBQ

• Date: July 2, 2011
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Come celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 2nd with your El Portal neighbors. In continuing with each year's tradition, the El Portal Police Dept. and your Public Affairs committe will be out there with you! There will be a bounce house, entertainment and great food! The event will be held from 11am-2pm. We hope to see you there! Location: Horace Mann Middle field Participation is Free. For more information, please contact Councilperson Cubillos @ 305.778.4199

Citizen’s Crime Watch Meeting

• Date: June 15, 2011
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The El Portal Police Department would like to invite you to a Citizen’s Crime Watch meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM. Please come and join us for refreshment & hors d’oeurves. Topics for DISCUSSION: 1. Meet the Chief of Police & Police Officers 2. Starting a Neighborhood Watch Program 3. How easy it is for a burglar to come into your neighborhood and break into your home. 4. Protecting Your Home & Vehicle Against Burglars 5. Being the Police Department’s Eyes & Ears

3rd Annual Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk

• Date: May 21, 2011
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GET TO YOUR FEET, HAVE FUN AND SUPPORT THE TROOPS! Since 2009 our Annual 5K honoring the men and women in uniform on Armed Forces Day has become increasingly popular--it is our way of building some solidarity with the troops by exerting a little sweat in honor of the hard work the troops do for all of us! For more information contact Public Affairs Chairwoman and Councilperson Claudia V. Cubillos at (305) 778-4199.

Citizen's Crime Watch Meeting

• Date: May 18, 2011
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The El Portal Police Department would like to invite you to a Citizen’s Crime Watch meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:30 PM.

Easter Egg Hunt 2011

• Date: April 16, 2011
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This year's Egg Hunt was a great success! Just look at the pictures for proof!

WASTE COLLECTION RFP

• Date: March 16, 2011
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT VILLAGE OF EL PORTAL RFP #2011-001 COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE, YARD TRASH, AND BULK WASTE

Special Election 2010

• Date: February 8, 2011
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UPG Native Tree/Plant Giveaway

• Date: January 30, 2011
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The Urban Paradise Guild along with the Village of El Portal is hosting a tree giveaway for Sunday, January 30th (9:30 am – 12:30 pm) to give away native plants, possibly veggies and educational information about how to care for them. This event will be hosted by village residents for village residents. Florence Chamberlin, Nancy Dowson (local realtor) and Kim Flowers (local architect) will be available for questions.The informational session will include valuable tips on how trees/landscaping can add to your property values at basically no cost. There is no cost to attend the workshop.

September Senior Luncheon

• Date: September 29, 2010
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Please join us for the Village of El Portal's Public Affairs committee's famous senior luncheon. Event hosted by Vice Mayor Harold Mathis, Jr. & Councilperson Claudia Cubillos.

Second Budget Hearing (FINAL)

• Date: September 21, 2010
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This meeting, the final budget hearing, will be held at the Village hall, on September 21, 2010 at 6:30.

First Budget Hearing

• Date: September 8, 2010
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This meeting will be held at the Village Hall on September 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM.

Primary Elections

• Date: August 24, 2010
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Voting will take place at the Village Hall between 7AM -7PM. To help expedite this process, please bring a government issued picture identification along with your voter's registration card.

SEAWALL REMEDIATION BID

• Date: August 5, 2010
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT BID #2010-001: LITTLE RIVER (C-7 CANAL) SEAWALL REMEDIATION – PHASE I

Village Election for Mayor and Council

• Date: July 30, 2010
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The Mayor and Village Council are elected every two years in the even years. Qualifying period for the Village Election is from July 30, 2010 through on August 20, 2010. If you are interested and qualify, you may pickup a package in the Village Clerk's office. All Packets must be fully completed and handed to the village clerk by noon on August 20,2010.

Independence Day Celebration

• Date: July 3, 2010
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Come celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 3rd with your El Portal neighbors. Hot dogs & soda will be served. The event will be held from 11am-3pm. We hope to see you there! Participation is Free. Please contact the Village Clerk for additional information.

Armed Forces Day/5K walk/run

• Date: May 15, 2010
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Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. Registration is between 7:30am and 8:30am. Walk starts at 8:30am. Please click on link above for additional information.

April Senior Luncheon

• Date: April 14, 2010
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So many smiling faces and happy tummies!

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

• Date: March 27, 2010
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El Portal residents couldn't have asked for better Saturday morning weather! Sunshine, little to no cloud coverage and So many smiling faces! Councilperson Cubillos-Pace organized the activities that were led by El Portal Police Officers. After the egg hunt, the children participated in an egg coloring contest and a game of Simon says.

March Senior Luncheon

• Date: March 17, 2010
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Thank you to you who joined us, enjoyed lunch, and were entertained by Ms. Claudia's students. Happy St. Patricks day seniors!

State of the Village Address 2010

• Date: February 25, 2010
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The State of the Village Address was attended by many and enjoyed by all. Soloist Shira Ridley gifted the audience with her beautiful voice and performances by Step 4 Life had the crowd dancing with them. The honorable Mayor Joyce A. Davis delivered a well accepted speech and the villagers were happy to hear the good news. It definitely "Exceeded Expectations". El Portal Police officers and residents served delicious food and drinks side by side. All photographs were taken by Forrest Bowen.

February Senior Luncheon

• Date: February 17, 2010
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Delicious food was served by our officers and good times were enjoyed by all who attended! Just take a look at all the smiling faces in our photos taken by Forrest Bowen. This month our Senior Luncheon had a very important historical theme. Here's a little history lesson: "Black History Month is the successor to Negro History Week which was initiated on February 12, 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. Woodson an African American historian, author and journalist chose February because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, whom he believed had significantly impacted the lives of Black Americans." (Excerpt borrowed from http://www.fairchild.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123134215)

January Senior Luncheon

• Date: January 27, 2010
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Village of El Portal's Public Affairs committee's first Sr. Luncheon of 2010. Event hosted by Vice Mayor Harold Mathis, Jr. & Councilperson Claudia Cubillos. The El Portal Police Dept. helped serve the delicious meal enjoyed by our residents. All photographs taken by Forrest Bowen.

Toys for Tots 2009

• Date: December 23, 2009
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The Village of El Portal's Mayor, staff and Police department brought joy to children from the local neighborhood. Smiling faces were everywhere as Chief Eugene Morales played the part of Santa. Mayor Joyce A. Davis and several of the police officers handed out toys as the children eagerly awaited their turn in line outside Village Hall.

2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon

• Date: November 25, 2009
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Quite a few of our beloved seniors came out to celebrate Thanksgiving lunch with us on November 25th. Ms. Claudia's students helped greet guests and the Village of El Portal Police Department helped serve the delicious meal. Good food and times were enjoyed by all who attended.