“Sweet Vine is fun. We go everywhere and learn new stuff all the time. “- Al’mesha, age 7
2011 EVENTS
Date
Event
Location
Description
The Need
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
@ 7 p.m.
MANDATORY
Parent Meeting
Sweet Vine, 530 SW First St., Building B, Florida City, FL 33034
Parents are including in planning, updated on services, agency needs and funding. Also, view youth files and future endeavors.
Educational speakers focusing on topics, such as prevention, health & wellness, child safety, government, school performance/accountability and quality.
Schedule FREE presentations April 1, 2011 through March 30, 2012
Environmental Awareness & Education Presentations in English, Spanish and Creole
Download forms here: English Spanish Creole
District 9
Educates residents, schools, churches, etc. about protecting the environment. A FREE 4-part presentation on Florida Everglades, Health Home Practices, Recycling Water Conservation & Accessing MDC Departments. Eco-friendly give-a-ways, t-shirts, outdoor plants & flowers, literature. All school teachers get FREE materials and other goodies for all. Presentations require 100+ persons in attendance; may vary. Sponsored by:
Call Sweet Vine 305-246-1193 for more information.
Plants, flowers, donations for t-shirts and tote bags, toys for kids, environmental literature and recycled paper
Friday, April 29, 2011
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
9th School E-Fair
(Invitation only; registration required!)
Six- weeks of fun activities, preparing youth for next grade level, field trips, swimming. Lunch and snacks provided; a one-time $35 registration fee required.
Eight-weeks of theme-based activities promoting reading enrichment for children of color. Program Elements and curriculum - A Healthy, Head, Fair, Safe and Moral Start! 50 slots available to youth meeting all ideal characteristics; $200 per participant for the entire summer. Breakfast, lunch and snack included. Sponsored by:
Servant leaders interns between (18-25) with high energy, inspiring, love reading, possess leadership qualities, mature, creative, committed to the well-being of children, understand non-profit world, able to travel for training, recently graduated from college or actively pursuing degree. Email or fax your resume and cover letter to Tonnette Collier, 305-246-1196 or TonnetteC@sweetvine.org.
Thursday, June 30, 2011 @
7:00 p.m.
MANDATORY
Parent Meeting
Sweet Vine, 530 SW First St., Building B, Florida City, FL 33034
Parents are including in planning, updated on services, agency needs and funding. Also, view youth files and future endeavors.
Educational speakers focusing on topics, such as prevention, health & wellness, child safety, government, school performance/accountability and quality.
Friday, August 5, 2011
(Please RSVP before July 27, 2011 by contacting Sweet Vine at 305-246-1193)
11th Annual Back-to-School Back Pack Safety & Prevention Seminar,
Sweet Vine Freedom School ® Summer Finale,
& MANDATORY
Parent Meeting
2-part seminar for parents & youth before returning to school. Guest presenters:
Association of Retarded Citizens
CHANA Project
University of Miami/P2P
Ret. Officer Mark Beckford
Community Works Coalition
PrimeXperience
Schools supplies, back-packs, Holy Bibles, sneakers, shoes, uniforms, clothing, jackets, sweaters (all for kids), in-kind donations and bicycle reflectors and hygiene products.
Friday Sept. 30, 2011
10Th School E-Fair & Festival
(Invitation only; registration required!) Vendors download forms here:
TBA
Environmental awareness & education, fun activities, games, environmental booths, live entertainment and more. Sponsored by:
Call Sweet Vine 305-246-1193 for more information.
Environmentalist, volunteers, bottle water, non-alcoholic beverages, in-kind donations for t-shirts & tote bags, environmental literature, tents, Dade Partners and artist. Schools interested in hosting an E-Fair at their site, may forward an email to TonnetteC@sweetvine.org
Friday, Dec. 16, 2011
11th Annual Holiday Harvest Festival
& MANDATORY
Parent Meeting
2-part seminar for parents & youth before returning to school.
This year's education presenters are CHANA Project, Professional Health Network, Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Dept. and Universal learning Concepts.
Mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
Special guest speakers, schools supplies, back-packs, Holy Bibles, sneakers, shoes, uniforms, clothing, jackets, sweaters (all for kids), in-kind donations and bicycle reflectors
Friday Sept. 24, 2010
8th Annual South Dade Environmental Fair & Festival
Environmental awareness & education, fun activities, games, food and more. Special guest Native American Cherokee Indian Educator, Diamond Go Sti and Dancers, African Storyteller Mudafo, Sweet Vine Stepper, The Marimba Folkloric Band & Dancers and Others!
Call Sweetvine 305-246-1193
Environmentalist, volunteers, bottle water, non-alcoholic beverages, in-kind donations for t-shirts & tote bags, environmental literature, tents, Dade Partners and artist
Schedule presentations October 1, 2009 through Sept. 30. 2010
Educates residents, schools, churches, etc. about protecting the environment. A FREE 3-part presentation on Florida Everglades, Health Home Practices, Recycling and Water Conservation. Eco-friendly give-a-ways, t-shirts, outdoor plants & flowers, literature. All school teachers get FREE materials and other goodies for class. All presentations require 100+ persons in attendance..
Plants, flowers, donations for t-shirts and tote bags, toys for kids, environmental literature and recycled paper
Sharing the Holiday Spirit with various cultures, music and ethnic foods. Gift exchange and giving.
Toys, sweaters, jackets, sneakers, jogging gear (all for kids), fruits, vegetables, baskets, donations and batteries
2009 EVENTS
2009
Date
Event
Location
Description
The Need
February 28, 2009
Black History Show
Florida City Hall Commissions Chamber, 404 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
A combination of step-dance, cheers & chants, poetry and famous speeches by noted African Americans, Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglas, Fannie Lou Hammer and Mary McCleod Bethune.
Costumes, acoustic instruments and Black History books
May 22, 2009 .
5th Annual School E-Fair (invitation only & registration required)
(Please RSVP before July 30, 2009 by contacting Sweet Vine at 305-246-1193)
9th Annual Back-to-School Back Pack Safety & Prevention Seminar
Florida City Hall
Commissions
Chamber, 404 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
2-part seminar for parents & youth before returning to school.
This year's education presenters are Biscayne Bay National Park Association, Florida City Police Department, CHANA Project and the University of Miami Tree Project on AIDS/HIV/STDs.
Mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
Special guest speakers, schools supplies, back-packs, Holy Bibles, sneakers, shoes, uniforms, clothing, jackets, sweaters (all for kids), in-kind donations and bicycle reflectors
Sept. 26, 2009.
7th Annual South Dade Environmental Fair & Festival
Educates residents, schools, churches, etc. about protecting the environment. A FREE 3-part presentation on Florida Everglades, Health Home Practices, Recycling and Water Conservation. Eco-friendly give-a-ways, t-shirts, outdoor plants & flowers, literature. All school teachers get FREE materials and other goodies for class. All presentations require 100+ persons in attendance..
Plants, flowers, donations for t-shirts and tote bags, toys for kids, environmental literature and recycled paper
Dec. 18, 2009 .
9th Annual Holiday Harvest Festival
Sweet Vine, 745 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
Sharing the Spirit with various cultures, music and ethnic foods. Gift exchange and giving.
Toys, sweaters, jackets, sneakers, jogging gear (all for kids), fruits, vegetables, baskets, donations and batteries
2008 EVENTS
2008
Date
Event
Location
Description
The Need
Jan 17, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Forum I
Non-Violent and Self Reliant - You Can Count on Me
Homestead Senior High School
Forum addressing crime, prevention and the needs of today’s youth. Modeled after MLK’s social change initiative.
Rap Music and its Influence on Youth featuring Shawn Jackson of The Jaxsun Group, LLC. Website link: TheJaxsunGroup.com
Students only
March 20, 2008 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Forum II
Non-Violent and Self Reliant - You Can Count on Me
Campbell Drive Middle School
Forum addressing crime, prevention and the needs of today’s youth. Modeled after MLK’s social change initiative.
Rap Music and its Influence on Youth featuring Shawn Jackson of The Jaxsun Group, LLC. Website link: TheJaxsunGroup.com
Students only
March 21, 2008 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Forum III
Non-Violent and Self Reliant - You Can Count on Me
Campbell Drive Middle School
Forum addressing crime, prevention and the needs of today’s youth. Modeled after MLK’s social change initiative.
Rap Music and its Influence on Youth featuring Shawn Jackson of The Jaxsun Group, LLC. Website link: TheJaxsunGroup.com
FREE and Open to Public, teachers, counselors, clinical therapist, clergymen, parents, agencies and all are welcome
May 16, 2008
4th Annual School E-Fair (invitation only & registration required)
Robert Russa "R.R." Moton Elementary School in Perrine, FL
Environmental awareness & education
Environmentalist, donations for t-shirts & tote bags, environmental literature, tents, Dade Partners and bottle water
June 9, 2008
Innovative Summer Camp - Hot Fun in the Summer Time!
(Registration Required)
Sweet Vine
745 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
Fun activities, preparing for next grade levels, field trips, lunch and snacks
Educates residents, schools, churches, etc. about protecting the environment. A FREE 3-part presentation on Florida Everglades, Health Home Practices & Recycling
Plants, flowers, donations for t-shirts and tote bags, toys for kids, environmental literature and recycled paper
Dec. 19, 2008
8th Annual Holiday Harvest Festival
Sweet Vine, 745 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
Sharing the Spirit with various cultures, music and cuisine. Gift exchange and giving.
Toys, sweaters, jackets, sneakers, jogging gear (all for kids), fruits, vegetables, baskets, donations and batteries
2007 EVENTS
2007
Date
Event
Location
Description
The Need
May 18, 2007
3rd Annual School
E-Fair
(Registration required)
Laura C. Saunders
Elementary
Environmental awareness & education
Environmentalist, donations for t-shirts & tote bags, environmental literature, tents, Dade Partners and bottle water
June 4, 2007
Summer Camp
(Registration required)
Sweet Vine
745 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
Fun activities, preparing for next grade levels, field trips, lunch and snacks
Educates residents, schools, churches, etc. about protecting the environment. A FREE 3-part presentation on Florida Everglades, Health Home Practices & Recycling
Plants, flowers, donations for t-shirts and tote bags, toys for kids, environmental literature and recycled paper
Dec. 17, 2007
7th Annual Holiday Harvest Festival
Sweet Vine, 745 W. Palm Drive in Florida City
Sharing the Spirit with various cultures, music and cuisine. Gift exchange and giving.
Toys, sweaters, jackets, sneakers, jogging gear (all for kids), fruits, vegetables, baskets, donations and batteries
