Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Update
WEB SITE LAUNCH
As of June, construction for plumbing and electrical underground work is complete. Thirty five (35) artists submitted applications to incorporate art work into the proposed terrazzo flooring. The artists will be scored and selection of the artist will take place in August.
Watch for announcements at www.aventuracenter.org, where the City will post monthly updates of the project and upcoming scheduled shows. Visitors can view architectural renderings of the building, news releases, and monthly photos of the construction area. Traffic alerts, and Advisory Board meeting information is also posted.
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is planned to open in May 2010. The 325 seat facility will provide a variety of performing arts and cultural programming for all ages. Easily accessed on NE 188th Street it will provide opportunities for Aventura residents to enjoy a variety of events within their community and expand drama and arts programming at Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES).
Ways to Go Green in Aventura
FIVE FAST GO GREEN TIPS FOR SUMMER
1. Recycling @ Recreation: Bring your cans, glass or plastic bottles, cardboard, paper and newspaper to City Parks or the Community Recreation Center. Look for the green bins marked with our Go Gree program logo and drop your clean recyclables inside. With single stream recycling, you don't need to separate materials.
2. E-Waste Collection: Participate in the Electionic Waste collection on August 30th in nearby Haulover Park. This collection sponsored by Commissioner Heyman will accept any unwanted computers, monitors, keyboards, mouses, terminals, printers, modems, cellphones, batteries, televisions or copiers. Any working items will be donated. If you miss this local event, you can always find drop off locations throughout the county by visiting Maimi Dade Solid Waste Management page on recycling electronics. | Aug 30 E-Waste Collection Event
3. Lighten up on the Gas Pedal: Driving at a slower pace for summer road trips can improve your fuel efficiency and lessen emissions. For every 5 mph over 55, you lose roughly 10% of your fuel economy. By slowing down from 70 mph to 55 mph, you can get a 23% improvement or rent a hybrid for longer excursions. (Excerpted from National Geographic Green Guide)
4. Visit a local park or take in a class at the Community Recration Center. By choosing local activities you avoid jumping in the car. The Aventura Express makes it easy to reach the parks and mall with convenient schedule inlcuding a Saturday Night Express. | Aventura Express | Aventura Community Recreation Center
5. Conserve Water & Electricity. Turning the water off while you brush saves 4 gallons per minute. Imagine how much you can save everyday in your family. Find 50 more ways to save water and our environment. | South Florida Water Management Conservation Page Turn up the thermostat to 82° when you're not home conserves energy and keeps electrical costs down. It's automatic with a programmable thermostat. Find more tips from FPL to green your electicity use.