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In today's newsletter:

• How a Pinecrest rabbi turned one phone call into national influence.
• What Pinecrest voters can learn from this judicial candidate's podcast interview.

Also on today's calendar: Sunset Eats Night Market - Hispanic Heritage Celebration and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
• Saturday: Humid; a few morning showers, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One Phone Call to Jerusalem: How Rabbi Jeremy Barras Built Be'et Hazot (midhudsonnews.com) — A Pinecrest-based rabbi, Jeremy Barras of Temple Beth Am, is spearheading a national network of rabbis and new alliances, starting from his office in the village, to respond to rising antisemitism and strengthen Jewish–Black partnerships. His efforts now include coordinated op-eds, high-level meetings in Israel, and a major Atlanta summit, with plans for local follow-up gatherings in cities across the country.
   

• Bonita Jones-Peabody Candidate for Circuit Court Judge 11th Judicial Circuit (communitynewspapers.com) — A new NAACP podcast episode spotlights Bonita Jones-Peabody, a candidate for Circuit Court Judge in Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit, which serves Miami-Dade communities including Pinecrest. She discusses her 35-plus years of legal experience, public service background, and reasons for running, while Miami Community Newspapers promotes its broader neighborhood coverage and podcasts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinecrest

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Sunset Eats Night Market - Hispanic Heritage Celebration →
  Palmetto Bay Park, 17535 SW 95th Ave, Palmetto Bay
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Flamenco y Folklórico →
  Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Furry Tales
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Creepy Doll Contest - If You Dare!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• History Book Club
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:30 am
• Great Books Book Club
  Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
  10:30 am
• Chess Game Meetup - Make Your Move!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Plastic to Purpose
  Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
  2:00 pm
• Miami Pioneers / Natives of Dade 90th Anniversary Celebration
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
• Art of Hope & Carmela's Heart Presents: CONCERT FOR VENEZUELA →
  Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Flamenco y Folklorico →
  Location Pinecrest Gardens 11000 SW Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 (Map), 11000 SW Red Road, Pinecrest
• Farmers Market →
  South Parking Lot, 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Windstorm coverage
  Got insured by Orchid with 1000 less than citizens (Nextdoor Pinecrest)

🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• 6262 Sunset Drive Medical Office Listed for Sale in South Miami (cre-sources.com)
• Search continues for 23-year-old accused of using fake ID to pick up package containing $2K cellphone (wsvn.com)
• Doral residents, advocates double down on demands to end city partnership with ICE (miamiherald.com)

Kendall

• Why Did a Man Dress as an ICE Agent at a Brazilian Election Polling Site in Miami? (attackofthefanboy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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