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May 3, 2012
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Miami Current Events
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Dear Friends of the German Consulate General, Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter "Miami Current Events"! We will keep you connected to the latest happenings in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Be the first to know about upcoming celebrations, performances, exhibitions and discussions. Stay informed about the latest news related to Germany and the German-Americans in Florida. We also encourage you to shine the spotlight on your community by submitting stories and events from your area. Email your events to
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Enjoy our newsletter - we welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you!
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In this issue
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EarthFest 2012 in Coral Gables
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The Weather took the first annual EarthFest in Coral Gables very serious and delivered almost everything it has to offer with a few exceptions like snow and hail. Brief but heavy rainstorms, quick flooding, gusty winds mixed into the for the most part beautiful and sunny day. Despite the weather, many people came out to enjoy the event which took place in the heart of Coral Gables. EarthFest is a celebration of planet friendly activities, exhibits and vendors geared to encourage environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
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Florida Film Festival in Orlando
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On Saturday, April 14, 2012, for the second year in a row, the Miami Consulate General and Honorary Consul Brock McClane sponsored a German-produced and German-directed film being screened at the Florida Film Festival hosted by the Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida.
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German Honors Night at Florida State University
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On April 12, 2012, the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University in Tallahassee held its Honors Night. This annual event recognizes outstanding achievements in academic scholarship and community service for students in all language divisions at the university. Courtesy of the German Consulate General in Miami, students of German received not only an honors certificate but also a special gift.
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Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at the German American Social Club of Greater Miami
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You are invited to the German-American Social Club Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at 11919 S.W. 56 Street, Miami on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Menu: Rouladen with Spaetzle, Steamed Vegetables, Apfelstrudel. Dinner $10, admission $10 (under 21 years free).
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Deutscher Gottesdienst mit Kindergottesdienst
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Herzliche Einladung zum Deutschen Gottesdienst mit Kindergottesdienst am Sonntag, den 13. Mai 2012, 09:00 Uhr in der St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 3930 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Anschließend Kaffee und Gebäck.
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Presentation by Professor Dr. Liesel Hermes at the Miami Science Museum
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You are coridally invited to attend a presentation by Professor Dr. Liesel Hermes, President (retired) of the Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe, Germany on May 14th, 2012 at the Miami Science Museum.
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Summer Camps a the 'German School of Ft. Lauderdale'
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The 'German Schoolof Ft. Lauderdale' offers two summer camps this year. ''German Montessori Summer Camp" - a full immersion German summer camp for ages 2 – 5 and "Germany in Europe - Germany and its neighbors" - a full immersion German summer camp for ages 6-14.
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Word of the Week: Zwickmühle
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Any situation in which you find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place is a "Zwickmühle", a figure of speech derived from the German word for mill (Mühle).
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Miami Current Events is a publication of the German Consulate General in Miami.
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The events and articles referred to in this newsletter may contain links to websites that are maintained by third parties. These links are for readers' reference only, and the German Consulate General is not responsible, nor shall it be held liable for, the content, services or products provided on these websites. The opinions and material contained herein do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the German government.
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