BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System X-WR-CALNAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96788b79-6228-4cfa-9209-f63c985dff98 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260716T035149Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000 SUMMARY:Civics Engagement Classes LOCATION:Arcola Lakes Branch\nArcola Lakes Branch X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcola Lakes Branch;X-APPL E-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Arcola Lakes Branch:geo:25.8502822,-80.2098305 GEO:25.8502822;-80.2098305 DESCRIPTION:Become a more informed and engaged resident through the Miami- Dade Civics Academy\, a free four-session program sponsored by Mayor Danie lla Levine Cava and Commissioner Marleine Bastien. Learn how local governm ent works\, connect with community leaders\, and develop advocacy skills t o help shape the future of your community. Participants will gain practica l tools\, civic knowledge\, and confidence to make a lasting impact in Mia mi-Dade Countywide! Registration is required. For more information\, conta ct the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org.\nhttps://mdpls.libnet. info/event/16685580 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Participants will learn how to:
&bull \; Navigate local\, county\, and municipal government systems
&bull\; Access community and economic development resources
&bull\; Engage w ith elected officials\, policymakers\, and community leaders
&bull\; Develop advocacy\, public speaking\, and media engagement skills
&bul l\; Participate effectively in civic and community decision-making

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Curriculum includes:
Session 1 &ndash\; Foundations of Civic Partici pation
Session 2 &ndash\; Community Assessment &\; Engagement
Session 3 &ndash\; Solving Local Problems Through Governance &\; Advoc acy
Session 4 &ndash\; Civic Engagement in Action

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