RPCVSF has a happy hour on the 14th of June at Graziano's Mercado in Coral Gables - 2301 Galiano Street - at 4:30 pm or thereabouts.

For just $17 a person (children $10 aged 7-14 and free for those 6 and under), experience a tasty Hungarian lunch and the music of a trio straight out of central Europe. 

For a taste of their music, visit their site:

https://www.ventichiavi.com/repertor

For some authentic Hungarian cuisine, RSVP to Berki Vali at 305-490-2213. 

The lunch takes place at the Miami Magyar Haz, 2230 NW 14th Street.  See you there! --- Willie Kotas (Ecuador 1980-82)

Marlins play Atlanta downtown at 4:10 pm.  I have a parking pass and my ticket.   General Admission tickets start at $13.

I'd be happy to car pool and enjoy the game with any and all interested. Dave 

Join fellow RPCVs Saturday June 1 for an evening with jazz violinist Federico Britos.  The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. at WDNA 88.9, 2921 Coral Way, Miami 33145.  General Admission tickets are $25, $15 if you’re a WDNA member.  Tickets can be purchased via Sara at the WDNA business office ... 305-662-8889.

Are you writing a memoir, poems or stories?  Have your work reviewed in a very supportive setting, and learn about publication at the first  Peace Corps Writers Workshop. The workshop will be held from  Wednesday, September 18th to Saturday, September 21rd  at Shore Retreats on Broad Creek, on the fabulous Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Costs range from $100 - $500 and includes shared living quarters, and most meals. If interested contact John Coyne at: jcoyneone@gmail.com  This workshop is organized by  Peace Corps Worldwide  Peace Corps Worldwide celebrates the Peace Corps experience by publishing stories from around the world by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), and Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to share with all who have a desire for international understanding. This effort is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps — to “bring the world back home.” Publicizing the writings of  RPCVs and PCVs, all their novels, short stories, essays and poetry is a positive way of educating Americans about the world, an essential Peace Corps Third Goal activity to provided a link between the cultures of the world and our culture.   Your attendance at this upcoming Peace Corps Writers Workshop is encouraged.  Contact  John Coyne at::  jcoyneone@gmail.com

Native Plant Day - March 19, 2016, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

FREE - rain or shine!

Sponsored by the Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society and Miami-Dade County Parks.

• Enjoy programs, nature walks, activities, plant and merchandise sales, raffles, displays by a host of organizations (you'll probably see some RPCVSF members).
  
• Learn about native plants, landscaping, attracting butterflies & birds, natural areas and more.  Ask experts your questions.
• Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Rain Barrel Workshop: make a rain barrel ($40; advance signup preferred, call 305-248-3311 ext. 242).
  
• Activities and plant sale for kids.
• Early Bird Walk at 8 a.m.

For a schedule, see http://dade.fnpschapters.org (will be posted when details are final).  305-985-3677

Hi everyone!

My name is Kelsey Brannock and I'm a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Philippines 2011-2014. I've been home for a few months now and am excitedly looking forward to my next move, which happens to be graduate school in New York City! I have been accepted into the School of Visual Arts and plan to begin studying art therapy with a focus in trauma. My dream of working within an international non-profit organization as an art therapist and counselor has been greatly influenced by my 3 years abroad with the Peace Corps. 

As you can imagine, going to school in New York is not cheap. Along with working and saving my own money, I started a GoFundMe fundraiser in order to help actualize my dream. I am reaching out to my fellow RPCV family for support, whether monetarily or by simply spreading the word. I thank you all in advance for any help you may be able to offer and wish you all the best in your post-peace corps adventures. 

Please click on the link and check it out! :)

http://www.gofundme.com/kelseygoestoschool

Sincerely,

Kelsey

Native Plant Day - March 28, 2015, 9 a.m. -4 p.m.  FREE - rain of shine!

A.D. Barnes Park Natural Area, 3401 SW 72 Ave, Miami (Bird Road & 72 Ave)

Sponsored by the Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society and Miami-Dade County Parks.

• Enjoy programs, nature walks, activities for all ages (bring the kids!), plant sales, raffles and displays by a host of organizations (you'll see some RPCVSF members!).
  
• Learn about native plants, landscaping, butterflies, the Everglades, pine rocklands and more. Don't miss "The Native Palms of Florida" by our very own George Fitzpatrick at 10:20.
• Attend a Rain Barrel Workshop and make a rain barrel ($45, advance signup preferred).
  
• Early Bird Walk at 8 a.m.

our friends at FIU invite RPCVSF members to attend on April 1, 2015, when Michael Slackman is "Bearing Witness" The New York Times international managing editor discusses how foreign correspondents are tasked with speaking truth to power. From the Ebola zone in West Africa to the fighting in Ukraine, millions suffer in silence if they fail. Join us for this riveting discussion on the challenges facing journalists on the front lines. 5 p.m. | April 1 | SIPA 125 For more information and to RSVP, contact Eric Feldman at efeldman@fiu.edu

The world is coming to you! 

Globetrot with NGO leaders from:

Egypt, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iceland, Kenya, Russia,

Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia,

Sri Lanka & Yemen

The nonprofits they represent run the gamut from providing a platform for civic engagement in Athens to promoting volunteerism in Yemen.

Meet them, learn about their work, and share what motivates you to support a cause or volunteer. 

EVENT DETAILS:  Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5:30-7 pm, at the RightSpace2Meet, 100 Miracle Mile, #200, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami Council for International Visitors is now Global Ties Miami!  

Global Ties Miami is a member supported, 501(c)(3) non-profit and hosts international decision-makers in Miami who engage in professional and cultural exchanges with their American counterparts.We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to citizen diplomacy.

Global Ties Miami usually allows RPCVs to attend events for free. For more information, please visit: http://www.globaltiesmiami.org/ or contact info@globaltiesmiami.org