WHO'S GRADUATING THIS YEAR?
 Our upcoming June issue of RIO VISTA! will feature our Rio Vista
neighborhood 'graduates' at all levels...elementary, junior high, high
school, college and even graduate school! We
need YOUR help to put this together so please:
Just complete it and send (with a picture) to our RVCA Newsletter Committee Chairman, Judge Michael Orlando, at editor@riovistaonline.com. Deadline is May 12 for all submissions! (really!!). Or mail with photo to:
RIO VISTA! PO Box 461090 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33346-1090
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OLD FLORIDA FISH FRY MAY 9TH!
At Fort Lauderdale History Center
Enjoy old-fashioned food, games and entertainment...with special guest, DJ Rick Shaw of Majic 102.7 FM at the Fort Lauderdale History Center on May 9th from 4:30pm-8:30pm.
$20 in advance - $25 at the door $10 for kids - Children 6 & under free Price includes dinner & two drink tickets...get your tickets now by calling 954-463-4431 ext. 16. Proceeds benefit Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club and Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Inc.
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'GATOR GATHERING' - MEET U of F HEAD COACH URBAN MEYER
May 19th at War Memorial Auditorium 5PM-8PM
Meet and greet U of F Head Football Coach Urban Meyer at the 'Gator Gathering' dinner. The event will feature an address from the coach as well as Q & A and autograph sessions. Due to anticipated demand, only PRE-PAID attendees will be guaranteed dinner. At-the-door dinners will be provided as long as supplies last. Tickets by mail in advance (Deadline May 15): $30/adult (12 & older) for current UF Alumni Association Members and Gator Boosters; $35/adult for non-members; $20/child (3-11). Tickets at the door slightly more expensive. To Register, call 954-574-6000 or e-mail browardgators@gatorzone.com.
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CELESTE HOLM AT CINEMA PARADISO!
To receive Lifetime Achievement Award Sat. May 9th 6PM
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival honors Academy Award Winner Celeste Holm with a special 'Lifetime Achievement Award' on Saturday, May 9th, 6PM.
The evening will start off with a reception in the Paradise Patio Courtyard featuring hors d'oeurves and complimentary glass of wine. A film montage will pay tribute to her remarkable career, followed by a rare screening of 'All About Eve' on one of the ONLY REMAINING 35mm prints of the 1950s classic. Following the movie, biographer Foster Hirch will host an intimate Q & A with Ms. Holm...and, accompanied by Broadway Musical Director and Pianist David Lewis, Celeste will perform a few of her best-loved Broadway songs. Tickets are $15/General Public; $10/FLIFF members. Support FLIFF and our favorite local cinema and theatre...Cinema Paradiso!
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RVCA NEWS, NOTICES & UPDATES
Rio Vista Civic Association items
FDOT representatives presented the latest plans for the resurfacing of our South Federal Highway area from Kinney Tunnel south to 17th Street at the RVCA General membership meeting on April 20. The project 'Fact Sheet' provided can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. RVCA members and Rio Vista residents with questions or concerns about the project should contact Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, Tel: 954-847-2600 or visit http://broward.org/traffic/tei00700.htm
Remember to keep up with neighborhood news, security, notices and events by visiting our official RVCA website at www.riovistaonline.com Thanks!
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CINCO DE MAYO TONIGHT!
CINEMA PARADISO PARTY & FILM 'Solo Con Tu Pareja'
Join
us as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo the Cinema Paradiso way with great food and a
great film.
At 6pm, it's FIESTA
time!!!
Join us with a Bud Lime in hand and savor a typical
mexican taco bar, mexican casserole and other delicious dishes.
Keep your tickets because we will have
special door prizes.
Following the celebration, at
7pm we will be featuring the Mexican Romantic Comedy "Solo Con Tu
Pareja". Join us for Cinco de Mayo!
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