Imagine community gardens and farmer’s markets in every Miami-Dade neighborhood. Sidewalk cafes. Great parks. Walkable, bikeable and family-friendly neighborhoods. Welcoming places and equitable communities.
At the Imagine Miami Changemaker Conference II (July 18), learn how to transform public spaces into community places. Discover how to use maps to tell the story of your community – and to advocate for the changes you seek
Highlights:
ØPitch Your (place-related) Project to win $500! Apply by July 1
ØHands-on Workshops on placemaking, asset mapping and community mapping/GIS with local and national experts
ØInteractive demos & exhibits of mapping tools and local projects to create/protect public spaces
ØWorld café dialogue and interactive arts activities
ØFun eco-activities for kids all day (kids attend for free)
ØDelicious lunch and refreshments
ØSimultaneous interpretation in Spanish
AND MORE! Learn more and register now at www.imaginemiami.org (deadline to pre-register is July 10)
> Parents are eligible for a discounted rate ($5!) if they apply by July 3
Financial Literacy - Cash Flow 101 Game Night - Tues, June 23 @ 7 p.m.
Come join us for a free CashFlow 101 Game Night hosted by GenerationEngage. This board game was created by Financial literacy expert & author Robert Kiyosaki to teach people how to understand their finances in a fun and easy way. Cash Flow 101 teaches you how to get out of the Rat Race and on to the Fast Track, where your money works for you instead of you working hard for your money. If you would like to learn "how you can get out of the rat race", come join us.
The Games will begin at 7:15pm.
Please RSVP @ Daniel.Ruiz@GenerationEngage.org or call (786) 286-8089
Food & Drinks will be provided.
Youth Environmental Sustainability Meeting - June 8 @ 2 p.m.
June 08, 2009
GenerationEngage has partnered with Miami Dade College's Earth Ethics Institute (EEI) to create the Youth Environmental Sustainability (Y.E.S.) group for MDC students.
Students and Ambassadors will have the opportunity to work on green social marketing campaigns, environmental legislation, speak and work with local elected officials, host movie screenings & discussions and much more. We will be meeting every two weeks so feel free to join in throughout the summer!
Come Join us and learn how to run for public office. Ambassadors will learn what it takes to run for public office in their community and how to put together a successful campaign plan.
The curriculum of 8 workshops will be taught by local elected officials in the community and candidates currently running for public office. The program will last throughout the summer until August.
June 17th Speaker: City of Miami Gardens Councilman, Andre Williams and Candidate for U.S. Congress
Roundtable Discussion with City of Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez - Tues, April 28th @ 6 p.m.
April 28, 2009
Come Join GenGage Ambassadors to learn what your Commissioners can do for you!
Every month Gengage Ambassadors will visit Mayors and Commissioners offices to better understand how our local government functions and how our elected official can work with us to improve our community.
This month we will be meeting with City of Miami Commissioner and candidate for City of Miami Mayor, Joe Sanchez
Date: Tuesday, April 28th
: Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: City of Miami City Hall (3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133)
RSVP Required: Ali.Ingersoll@generationengage.org or call (954) 303-5585
Financial Literacy Committee: Credit & Budgeting Workshops - Mar 17 & Mar 31
Join us for 2 FREE Consumer Credit & student loans Workshops
Hosted by GenGage & the S. FL Federal Education Credit Union.
In today's world, financial Literacy is one of the most important issues affecting young people. In fact, more students drop out of college for financial reasons than academic ones.
Throughout the year we'll be focusing on improving both personal and community financial literacy education through the development of our local programming and events.
The Committee is hosting:
-Personal Finance Courses
-Cashflow 101 Game Nights
-Mint.com Parties
-Video Conference iChats
-Group Dialogues with local officials
-Also help us Create GenGage's S FL Financial Literacy program
Pizza & Soft Drinks will be Provided
WHEN: Tuesday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 31
TIME: 6:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Building K Room K-422: 11011 SW 104 Street; Miami, FL 33176
RSVP: Daniel.Ruiz@GenerationEngage.org or call (786)286-8089
GenGage Bike Miami Days - Environmental Picnic & Discussion - Saturday, March 14 @ 2 p.m.
March 14, 2009
Join GenerationEngage members as we participate in the City of Miami’s
BIKE Miami Days Environmental Picnic
Saturday, March 14th @ 2 p.m.
To promote green initiatives within the city, GenGage is partnering with the City of Miami to get young people out in the community to help our city GO GREEN every month.
The event is free, family friendly, and a lot of fun!
Bike Miami is an initiative by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to promote cycling, livable streets and the growing urban neighborhood of Downtown Miami. The first BIKE Miami and now the second BIKE Miami on the 14th closed Flagler Street from the Courthouse to Bayfront Park, as well as South Miami Avenue from 10th Street (Mary Brickell Village) to SE 4th Street and then north on 1st Ave to Flagler for pedestrians and cyclists.
GenerationEngage will host a picnic at 2 p.m. and we will have a speaker from Dream in Green come out to speak to the Ambassadors about the work they do in the community
WHEN: Saturday, March 14th TIME: 2 p.m. LOCATION: GenerationEngage to meet at 2 p.m. at Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park (right next to the Intercontinental Hotel) for Picnic & Environmental Discussion
RSVP: Ali.Ingersoll@GenerationEngage.org or call (954) 303-5585
REMEMBER TO RSVP NOW!
Earth Hour Miami @ MDC - Turn Off Your Lights for Climate Change - March 27 & 28
March 27, 2009
GenerationEngage in partnership with Earth Ethics Institute, MDC Center for Community Involvement and MDC, North Campus Student Life Host
EARTH HOUR MIAMI
On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m., tens of millions of people in more than 400 cities and 74 countries around the world will come together once again to make a bold statement about their concern about climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour.
Miami Dade College will turn off exterior lights of all 8 campuses. In celebration of Earth Hour Miami, MDC will host events on:
1. ) Miami Dade College, North Campus on Friday, March 27 @ 7 p.m. outside the Lehman Theater
(11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33167)
Food will be sponsored by the City of Miami Gardens
Live band will play for one hour
2. Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m. on the rooftop of Building 3,
5th floor (300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132)
Food will be sponsored by GenerationEngage
Live band will play for one hour
Mayor Manny Diaz will stop by to recognize MDC for participating in Earth House
RSVP:Ali Ingersoll at (954) 303-5585 or e-mail at Ali.Ingersoll@GenerationEngage.org
GenerationEngage Ambassador Meeting
Miami Dade County Transportation 101
Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX)is hosting a meeting for GenerationEngage Ambassadors to help young people understand the transportation system in Miami-Dade County and why it can be so confusing to understand.
There are over 8 departments which govern the county's roads and highways. MDX will break down what each department does and how young people can get involved to improve our roadways.
For more information on MDX, Visit: http://www.mdxway.com/about/index.htm
DATE: Thursday, March 19th @ 6 p.m. Sharp!
LOCATION: Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
3790 NW 21st, Miami, FL 33142 (Right next to Miami International Airport)
RSVP: Ali.Ingersoll@GenerationEngage.org or call (954) 303-5585
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Ambassador Meeting - Wed. Feb 25th @ 6:30 p.m.
February 25, 2009
GenGage Ambassador Meeting
Historical Preservation at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
GenerationEngage is hosting an Ambassador meeting on Historical Preservation at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Our invited speakers will be discussing the County’s goals and priorities for local historic preservation, what makes something historic, how buildings and sites go through the process to be designated as official historic sites, and much more ...
This is going to be a very interactive Ambassador meeting as you will be split up into groups for activities and discussions on the issues Vizcaya faces.
Please feel free to come early and explore the gorgeous grounds for free - DINNER Served
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Kathleen Slesnick Kauffman: Historic Preservation Chief, Miami-Dade County
Office of Historic and Archaeological Resources
Joel Hoffman: Executive Director of Vizcaya
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
WHEN: Wednesday, February 25th
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33129
RSVP: Ali.Ingersoll@GenerationEngage.org or call (954) 303-5585
Join GenerationEngage members as we participate in the City of Miami’s
BIKE Miami Environmental Picnic Saturday, March 14th @ 2 p.m.
To promote green initiatives within the city, GenGage is partnering with the City of Miami to get young people out in the community to help our city GO GREEN every month.
The event is free, family friendly, and a lot of fun!
Bike Miami is an initiative by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to promote cycling, livable streets and the growing urban neighborhood of Downtown Miami. The first BIKE Miami and now the second BIKE Miami on the 14th closed Flagler Street from the Courthouse to Bayfront Park, as well as South Miami Avenue from 10th Street (Mary Brickell Village) to SE 4th Street and then north on 1st Ave to Flagler for pedestrians and cyclists.
GenerationEngage will host a picnic at 2 p.m. and we will have a speaker from Dream in Green come out to speak to the Ambassadors about the work they do in the community
WHEN: Saturday, February 21st TIME:2 p.m. LOCATION: GenerationEngage to meet at 2 p.m. at Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park (right next to the Intercontinental Hotel) for Picnic & Environmental Discussion
RSVP: Ali.Ingersoll@GenerationEngage.org or call (954) 303-5585
REMEMBER TO RSVP NOW!
Roundtable Discussion with City of Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez - Tues, April 28th @ 6 p.m.
April 28, 2009
Come Join GenGage Ambassadors to learn what your Commissioners can do for you!
Every month Gengage Ambassadors will visit Mayors and Commissioners offices to better understand how our local government functions and how our elected official can work with us to improve our community.
This month we will be meeting with City of Miami Commissioner and candidate for City of Miami Mayor, Joe Sanchez
Date: Tuesday, April 28th
: Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: City of Miami City Hall (3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133)
RSVP Required: Ali.Ingersoll@generationengage.org or call (954) 303-5585
