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In today's newsletter:

• Why did a Vietnam hero die anonymously on an Aventura roadside?

Also on today's calendar: Gregg L. Friedman MD Psychiatry and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
• Thursday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Incredible Story Of Richard Flaherty, The 4'9" Green Beret Who Became Known As The 'Giant Killer' (allthatsinteresting.com) — Aventura plays a pivotal role in the final chapter of decorated Green Beret Richard Flaherty’s life, as he was fatally struck in a late-night hit-and-run while crossing a local road. The story traces his extraordinary journey from undersized Vietnam war hero to covert operative and, ultimately, a homeless man whose mysterious death still raises questions for a Miami officer who knew him.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aventura

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 25

• Mutts Gone Nuts
  Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St, Aventura
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Children's Story and Craft
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  5:30 pm

Monday January 12

• Gregg L. Friedman MD Psychiatry
  2500 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 702, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009
  9:00 am

Tuesday January 13

• City Commission Regular Meeting
  Aventura, FL Calendar , 19200 West Country Club Drive , Aventura
  6:00 pm

Friday January 30

• The Second City: Laugh Harder, Not Smarter
  Aventura Arts & Cultural Center , 3385 NE 188th St , Aventura
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am
• Literary Discussions
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  11:00 am
• Lunar Meditation with Romie
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Gaming Afternoons
  Opa-locka Branch -
  2:30 pm
• Teen Volunteer Orientation
  North Miami, FL Calendar , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
  2:30 pm
• Pokemon Club
  North Miami, FL Calendar , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
  4:00 pm
• D4 S.M.A.R.T Tutoring Program
  North Miami, FL Calendar , 12500 NW 13 Avenue , North Miami
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A fire at a home in northeast Miami-Dade was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported.
  7:08AM on Jan 5: A fire erupted Monday morning at a home in northeast Miami-Dade. (Nextdoor )
• NEED CLEANING SERVICES IN AVENTURA?
  We specialize in commercial, residential, Airbnb properties. Contact us :) (Nextdoor Aventura North)

🗞 Nearby News

North Miami Beach

• From Vision to Reality: North Miami Beach Kollel to Break Ground on Florida's Home for Torah (theyeshivaworld.com)

North Miami

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