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New Library opens Thursday

This 7,500 square foot branch library is the second library to be built since the Main Library opened in 1985. The building design includes a canopied outdoor area with free WiFi and an indoors with lots of windows.

> About the International Mall Branch
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July 24, 2008

2008 Hurricane Season

Don't let this hurricane season catch you off guard. Miami-Dade County wants you to plan ahead and prepare early. You can also have your Hurricane Guide mailed directly to you!
> Find out how to prepare
> Watch Mayor Alvarez's news conference
> Log in to order your Hurricane Guide
> Emergency Management & Homeland Security

July 24, 2008

Get a Sneak Peek

Experience what's new at Miami-Dade Transit. Attend their sneak peek event and learn about the upcoming automated fare-collection system, the EASY Card, and the exciting new Google Transit trip planner.

> Get Event Details
> Use Google Transit Planner
> Read the Press Release

July 24, 2008

New Curbside Recycling Program

The Department of Solid Waste Management is distributing new 65-gallon recycling carts to residents that receive residential garbage collection service from the County.
> Find out more about the program
> Read the press release
> Check for your cart delivery date
> Watch the video

>> more

Be Election Ready

Voting is one of our fundamental rights and key to our nation's democracy. The Miami-Dade Elections Department wants you to be Election Ready!
> Visit the Elections website
> Watch voting system demo video

> Find out how to register to vote
> Voters with Special Needs

	Open application ends July 31 for Section 8, public housing Families and individuals who wish to apply for Section 8 and public housing programs through the Miami-Dade Housing Agency have until July 31 to complete an online application.
	Proposed County Budget Mayor Carlos Alvarez announces the proposed fiscal year 2008-2009 County budget during a press conference on Tuesday, June 24.
	2008 Summer Cabaret Concert Series Join the eclectic and world music artists in an intimate setting at the elegant Deering Estate at Cutler. The series continues, Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. with Stephen Mikes, showcasing his repertoire.
	Save money, go green It's summertime and the living is expensive. What can you do to save money and the environment? Participate in the Adopt-a-Tree event this Saturday, July 26! Watch it On-Demand!
	Get going. Get wild. Get Parklife! Don't miss the summer issue of Parklife, a magazine dedicated to enriching your life through natural, cultural and recreational experiences. Pick up a copy at your nearest library or park.
	Emergency Management & Homeland Security earn awards! Congratulations are in order! DEM&HS has won the NACo Achievement Award for the department's work with the Disaster Assistance Employees and the 2008 Community Partnership Award.

07-26-2008 07:00 AM	Ecoadventures Indian Key Canoe & Snorkel Adventure
07-26-2008 09:00 AM	Adopt-a-Tree
07-27-2008 09:30 AM	Free Sundays
07-28-2008 06:00 PM	NLCRA Board Monthly Meeting
» All County Events

	Tie Down the Trash From County Connection, hurricane season "how-to" hints for trash and yard waste!
	Chills...And Thrills! Preview Slava's Snowshow -- the ultimate summertime chillout -- at the Arsht Center!
	Noted Artist County Connection uncovers an artist who mixed art with science -- and took lots of notes. Lots and lots of notes.
	Art Near You On County Connection: At Miami Art Museum, summer's the time to get art and kids together.
	County Connection Summer is a great time to discover Vizcaya -- and with Free Sundays at Vizcaya , you can do it free of charge.
	On-Demand

Mayor Carlos Alvarez

We proudly honor those whose actions go above and beyond their job duties. Congratulations to the 2008 Employee of the Year recipients.

Delivering excellenceOnce a year, we proudly honor those whose actions go above and beyond their job duties through our Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony.

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