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Here is a fresh update from the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society
website: mpnod.org • Facebook: facebook.com/MPNOD/ |
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| | Sunday, October 6Jorge Zaldivar - History of Florida Guava |  | Local farmer and historian, Jorge J. Zaldivar of PG Tropicals and Guavonia Guava Grove presents The History, Seed Introduction & Lore of Florida Guava.
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To early pioneers of South Florida, the guava was a critical crop, providing valuable income and juice for making jellies and other preserved specialties.
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| Come explore old Miami and South Dade, join Jorge to learn more about his discoveries and how he is keeping these Floridian traditions alive. Mr. Zaldivar is a board member of the South Florida Palm Society (SFPS), The Rare Fruit Council International (RFCI) Miami, and a disc jockey known over the air waves as DJ Mamey Disco. |
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| |  | Monthly Meetings at the Museum
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade invite all with an interest in local history to join us at the Coral Gables Museum community room on the first Sunday of each month (except July and August) from 2 to 4pm.
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 | Newsletter Subscription| There is no charge for the email version of the newsletter. If you wish to have your newsletter printed and send via the post office, the fee is $10 per year, sent to Treasurer Marlene B. Carlin, at 14900 SW 71 Ave, Miami, FL 33158. Thank you! |
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| | October Birthdays |  |
02 Carmel Santos
11 Linda Boutin
14 Caesar Phillips
18 Jeremy Daniels
18 Jean Felton
18 William Freeman
18 Barbara McCabe
21 Mary Taylor
23 Duane Hutson MD
23 Howard Kleinberg
31 Helen Grier |
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| |  | | Special Thanks to our friends at the Coral Gables Museum for hosting our monthly meetings. Thanks to all our members and friends who bring refreshments to share during social time. Thanks to everyone who makes a small donation in the "money jar" at the meetings to help with our expenses. |
| |  | Your officers and board of directors are always eager to hear your suggestions, comments and feedback on matters of importance to you.
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| |  | | Every member is encouraged to contribute to the historical society by serving on the board of directors, helping with refreshments, the telephone and mail committees, programs, and more. Please let us know how you can help. |
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 | | As always, let's share the love of local history with family and friends. Bring a friend, a neighbor or a family member to the next meeting at the museum. |
| |  | | After our meetings, our group traditionally enjoys refreshments and social time. If you’re able to contribute to this effort, please bring some small snacks, fresh fruit, cookies, brownies, chips and dip, or a similar item that you’d like to share with your friends. |
| |  | | Corresponding Secretary Mary Pyle leads the telephone committee, along with Pat Ware and Janet English. Please share your thoughts and feedback with them when they call. If you have any questions about the telephone committee, contact Mary at 305-264-2033 or email: mary.pyle@att.net |
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| | | |  | | MP/NOD is a 501(c)4 not-for-profit social welfare organization. |
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| Miami Pioneers and
Natives of Dade Historical Society |
PO Box 144353
Coral Gables, FL 33114-4353 |
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