Week of October 5, 2006   
New Orleans launches agency modeled after Beacon Council
Big-box retail center planned for Omni area
County told tolls could help pay for tunnel construction
County guarantees zoo would get revenues from entertainment complex
Miami eases vote requirements for zoning issues
New plants could ward off water shortage, county officials say
Beacon Council celebrates year's successes at annual meeting

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 10/5

SEMINAR
   Carlos Albizu University hosts a seminar on brain machine interface technology. 5-8 p.m. at 2173 NW 99th Ave., Miami. RSVP required. Free. Details: (305) 593-1223.
NCJW REUNION
   Greater Miami Section of the National Council of Jewish Women hosts its annual reunion. The event honors members and a features a screening of "Band of Sisters." Includes dessert reception. Free. Details: (305) 538-4744.

Saturday 10/7

TEACHER'S CONFERENCE
   The Education Fund presents Impact II Idea Expo, a conference for teachers. Guest speaker Marcus Conyers will present workshops on strategies for student learning. Teachers earn 10 professional credits. 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Conference Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave. $50. Details: (305) 892-5099, ext. 18.

Sunday 10/8

GRAND OPENING
   Carnival Center for the Performing Arts hosts a grand-opening celebration with various performances and the Miami Carnival Parade. Noon -10 p.m. at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. Details: www.carnivalcenter.org.

Thursday 10/12

BEACH DISCUSSION
   Historical Museum of Southern Florida hosts a panel discussion on the historical marketing of Miami Beach. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 375-1621.

Sunday 10/15

JAZZ BENEFIT
   Claws for the Cause is jazz brunch benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. 11:30 a.m. at Joe's Stone Crab, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $150. Details: (305) 644-0066.

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