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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OUTDOORS

Thursday 10/5

CANOE TOUR
   Sunset and moonlight canoe tour at Key Biscayne. 6-8 p.m. Meet at Crandon Park Marina, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. RSVP required. $15-$40. Details: (305) 365-3018.
NATURE WALK
   A nature walk to a Tequesta Indian Burial. 7-9 p.m. at Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Cutler Bay. RSVP required. $5-$7. Details: (305) 235-1668.

Friday 10/6

SKY-VIEWING
   A night-sky-viewing of the Harvest moon, Jupiter, and early fall constellations with the Southern Cross Astros. 7:30-10 p.m. at Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead. Free ages 12 and under; $10 others. Details: (305) 247-5727 or www.scas.org.

Saturday 10/7

CANCER WALK
   Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k walk. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. Details: (305) 594-4363 or www.cancer.org.
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
   Wheelchair Tennis program. 9-11 a.m. at Five Tennis Club, 9299 SW 7th Terr., Miami. Ages 12 and up. Free. Details: (305) 752-4966.
NATURE WALK
   Arch Creek Nature Walk. 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at Arch Creek Park Museum, 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami. $3. Details: (305) 948-2891.
GEOLOGY HIKE
   Learn about ancient geological formations at Deering Estate at Cutler. 3 p.m. at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Cutler Bay. RSVP required. $5-$7. Details: (305) 235-1668.
SKY-VIEWING
   View and learn about the night sky with the Southern Astronomical Society. 8-11 p.m. at Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center, 17555 SW 79th Ave. Free. Details: (305) 661-1375.

Sunday 10/8

HISTORICAL TOUR
   Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents a historical walking tour near Brickell Avenue with Paul George. See homes of past mayors, churches, a synagogue, and the Coral Gables trolley. Meet at Roads Professional Building, 2730 SW 3rd Ave., Miami. $17-$22. Details: (305) 375-1621.
NATURISTIC EVENT
   Listen to music and learn about nature at Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center. 4 p.m.-sundown at 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 361-6767.

Friday 10/13

CHARITY GOLF
   Junior League of Miami hosts the third annual golf tournament, a charity event to benefit community projects. 7:45 a.m. at Crandon Park Golf Course, 6700 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $200-$750. Details: www.jlmiami.org.
AWARENESS WALK
   Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired presents White Cane Safety Day and Walk-a-Thon. 9:30 a.m. Meet at 601 SW 8th Ave., Miami. $5 donation. Details: (305) 856-2288 or www.miamilighthouse.org.


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