THINGS TO DO DURING FALL AND WINTER

By Samya Rosario

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BAYFRONT PARK

Here comes the holidays with free concerts, holiday light shows, and outdoor yoga hosted by instructor, Nicolay Del Salto, at Bayfront Park Miami. According to the website, “Monday & Thursday classes are donation-based, with a suggested contribution of $15. Give what feels right for you, as we believe yoga should be accessible to all.” All you need is a yoga mat and water bottle, both of which can be found at your local dollar store.

LOCATION/TIME:

301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 Mondays & Thursday 6 -7 p.m.

DIRECTIONS:

Take Bus Route 9 from Barry to Downtown Miami.

Travel Time: 25-30 minutes.

TRANSIT TIPS:

Routes 2, 9, 10 serve Barry campus directly. Route 9 - Downtown Miami for Bayfront, Museum Park, and transfers to Wynwood & Miami Beach. Barry’s Shores Shuttle = free local transport for errands & dining. Use the Miami-Dade Transit app for live bus tracking.

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PUPTOBER FEST

Get ready for cute puppies and a good time at Puptober Fest, hosted by the Town of Miami Lakes at K-9 Cove. It's the perfect place to let your pup off the leash and to be at peace. The four hour long event will feature engaging activities like dog adoptions hallo-weenie races, dog portraits, dog-friendly ice cream, and more.

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LOCATION/TIME:

14048 Palmetto Frontage Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Saturday, Oct. 11 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

DIRECTIONS:

Driving/Uber recommended (about 27 min drive). Public transportation is available via Bus Route 9 from Barry then connect to Route 135 or 73 toward Miami Lakes.

Travel Time: 1 hr 15 min by bus, 27 min by car.

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MIAMI CAREER FAIR

Meet face-to-face with recruiters and employers from local businesses and Fortune 500 companies, all with free admission! You don’t need to be a senior to discover career growth opportunities; freshmen are welcome to join the in-person interviews for industry jobs including sales, retail, customer service, education & admissions, healthcare & engineering and more! Dress to impress and bring an updated resume! If you need help making one, stop by the Career and Development office on Thompson’s first floor or email Kevin Moreau, Career Counselor at kmoreau@barry.edu

LOCATION/TIME:

Hyatt Regency - 400 South Drive, Miami, FL 33133 Nov. 5 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DIRECTIONS:

Driving: about 25–30 min from Barry University (traffic may vary). Parking available at or near the Hyatt. By Bus: Take Route 9 from Barry then connect to Metrorail (Doug- las Road Station) then short ride to Coconut Grove / Hyatt area. Travel Time: 1 hr by transit, 25- 30 min by car.