South Florida's fall season makes outside programming a pleasure. We are hosting the first Hops and History event at Pinecrest Gardens, outdoor fitness classes are selling out and starting the day after Thanksgiving, 11/27 Nights of Lights begins - with even more lights and a new maze in the meadow.

For a change of pace and a relaxing time at home buy a $15 ticket to watch Jazz Icon Dee Dee Bridgewater perform on the Banyan Bowl stage during JazzAid Live on Saturday, 11/14.

We encourage the community to celebrate upcoming holidays outdoors to mitigate any potential for COVID-19 spread. If that is not an option, open windows and turn on fans to increase ventilation during family gatherings that include people outside of your immediate household.

The safest option is to celebrate only with those family members who are part of your household.

Dee Dee Bridgewater will perform Saturday, 11/14 at 8 p.m. during JazzAid Live - a Covid-relief concert series presented in support of the arts and World Central Kitchen (WCK). Half of the proceeds will be donated to WCK.

Buy your $15 ticket today.

With 20 albums to her name, Dee Dee Bridgewater is a daring performer of great depth whose singing talents have earned her the coveted title of NEA Jazz Master, three Grammy Awards and a Broadway Tony Award. In addition, her commanding personality made her a natural for hosting the award-winning National Public Radio Show Jazz Set with Dee Dee Bridgewater for over 13 years.

As a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Bridgewater continues to appeal for international solidarity to finance global grassroots projects in the fight against world hunger.

WCK is a not-for-profit organization founded by Chef Jose Andres that helps feed most affected by the pandemic and natural disasters. Most recently the organization partnered with restaurants around the US to feed voters in long lines.

Do not be a victim. Car thieves are opportunistic and look for an easy target. A significant number of car thefts in the Village happen to unlocked cars that have the key fob inside the car.

A telltale sign for criminals in some newer model vehicles are the side mirrors, which stay extended when a key is left inside and are folded when the car is locked. Don't be an easy target. Lock your cars and bring in your keys.

Report suspicious activity by calling 911 or 305.234.2100. Visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/police for more information about the department.

Sip craft beer as you stroll through Pinecrest Gardens' lush botanical landscape and learn about its iconic Florida history. Your guides are horticulture and education experts. They will teach you the fascinating history of Pinecrest Gardens and give you insider tips on beer pairings. Come solo or bring a friend.

A $25 ticket includes beer, admission and tour. Pinecrest Gardens adheres to CDC safety guidelines. Space is limited. There are 14 tickets left.

Pinecrest Gardens, formerly known as Parrot Jungle, was founded in the 1930s as the country was pulling out of the Great Depression. It is one of the first and oldest surviving Florida tourist attractions - with visitors that included Sir Winston Churchill.

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is scheduled to temporarily change the method used to chlorinate the drinking water supply at its water treatment plants from November 8 through 21. Read the WASD press release for more information.

Village Council Meeting Summary - October 13