Week of June 5, 2008   
County commission faced with yet another increase in transit consulting fees
Miami-Dade admits it can't keep promises to voters on transit projects
Miami-Dade bond costs not yet rising beyond budget margins
Rising costs, delays cast doubt on port tunnel's future
Greater Miami Chamber presents leadership awards
Trio of commissioners present plans for paying for transit expansion
Federal funding sought for short-sea shipping on Miami River


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 6/5

JOB FAIR
   City of Doral Job Fair. Noon-3 p.m. Miami Dade College, West Campus, 3800 NW 115th Ave. Registration required. Details: www.cityofdoral.com.
DESIGN LEAGUE EVENT
   Miami Design Preservation League celebrates its 31st year with an annual meeting and design awards ceremony to local individuals and organizations. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014 or www.mdpl.org.

Friday 6/6

RED CARPET LUNCHEON
   South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the 14th annual installation of its board of directors with a luncheon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Conrad Hotel, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami. $60-$600. Details: www.sflhcc.com.
AIA GOLF
   AIA Miami, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, hosts its 16th annual charity golf tournament with a portion of the proceeds benefiting scholarships for architecture students and Miami Children's Hospital. 11:30 a.m. registration. The event includes a banquet and award ceremony. The Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr. $150. Details: (305) 448-7488.

Saturday 6/7

WRITERS ASSOCIATION
   The South Florida Writers Association presents the annual installation of officers 10 a.m.-noon. Holiday Inn-University of Miami, 1350 S Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables. RSVP required. Registration fee is $15 with breakfast. Details: (305) 772-5857 or evelynbenson2@aol.com.
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
   British American Chamber of Commerce hosts a party in celebration of Queen Elizabeth's 82nd birthday. 6-11 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10910 Old Cutler Rd. RSVP required. $75-$95. Details: (786) 228-8676.
ARTPARTY
   ArtParty is an artistic event that features local comedians, local art work and live music. 9 p.m. Original Literary Café, 12325 NE Sixth Ave., North Miami. Details: www.miamiartparty.com.

Wednesday 6/11

GOVERNORS & TRUSTEES
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors & Trustees luncheon will hear "From Inspiration to Perspiration to Innovation" by guest speaker and DHL Express USA CEO Hans Hickler. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. $55. Details: (305) 577-5421 or spevents@miamichamber.com.

Saturday 6/14

   Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents "Edible Landscapes," a lecture and cooking demonstration with Gabriele Marewski, owner of Paradise Farms. 10 a.m.-noon. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7256, Ext. 203 or www.mbgarden.org.

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