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SPECIAL EVENTS Wednesday 8/22 MAYA STUDIESThe Institute of Maya Studies hosts various workshops on Maya numbers. 8 p.m. at Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. $6 donation. Details: www.mayastudies.org. Thursday 8/23 PROPERTY TAXESThe Human Services Coalition presents a seminar on property tax reform. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez will discuss how the county budgeting process works and what cuts are expected to be made to social services programs and community-based organizations as a result of Mayor Carlos Alvarez' proposal. Other guest speakers are expected. 3-6 p.m. at Peace Education Foundation, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. Free. Details: (305) 576-5001, Ext. 43. Friday 8/24 WOMEN'S CONFERENCEThe Women's Power Caucus South Florida will include a reception, professional-development presentations and awards luncheon. Various times at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort, 2301 17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale. $169. Details: (954) 966-1233 or www.womenspowercaucus.com. Saturday 8/25 BARACK OBAMAThe Democratic Party of Miami-Dade County hosts a fundraising event featuring US Sen. Barack Obama. Proceeds benefit the Democratic Party of Miami-Dade County. 3 p.m. at Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami. $30-$100. Details: (305) 477-4994 or www.miamidadedemocrats.com.
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