Rachel Allen, daughter of Steve and Debbie Allen of Miami (Steve is executive director of Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom synagogue in Kendall), has been chosen as one of only 16 girls to represent the United States on the Women’s Open Soccer Team. The Pan American International Maccabi Games are taking place in Sao Paulo, [...]
Unlike the congressional “Super Committee,” the bipartian disorganizers of the King Mango Strut hammered out a quick resolution naming Ron Magill as grand marshal for this year’s parade. With more than three decades as a wildlife expert and communications director for Zoo Miami, Ron has allowed Burmese pythons to encircle his neck just as the [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... A young and upcoming Palmetto Bay dance studio is garnering the attention of the dance world, as much for its outstanding choreography and technique as for its move to a unique, flexible schedule that takes into account the students’ busy schedules. Artistic Soul Studios, 17891 S. Dixie Hwy., and studio owner Ami [...]
Southland Mall presents its third annual “Black Friday Balloon Drop” on Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 a.m. The day after the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally known as “Black Friday.” On that day, hundreds of balloons filled with store coupon offers, movie passes and mall gift cards will descend from the rafters in three separate locations [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Landmark Education graduates have created an exciting project to make sure that all children have the gift of books. Books will be collected and distributed to children who do not have their own books at home to encourage reading and promote literacy from the early ages in a family setting. Any family [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Friends of the Orphans’ Second Annual All the World to One Child Gala fundraiser sponsored by Chevron is taking place on Oct. 21, 8 p.m., at Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables. The evening’s theme is to “Plant a Seed of Hope” and invest in a child’s future, giving them the start [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... All local artists and crafters are invited to participate in the “First Annual Arts and Crafts Festival” to take place Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the grounds and in the fellowship hall of Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, 14401 Old Cutler Rd. in Palmetto Bay. Event chair Andrea [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Recognizing the importance of protecting mother earth, Old Cutler Academy Learning Center is expanding to welcome 25 additional children, ages 2-5, and adding a community room this August. Spearheaded by owner Mercy Hernandez, this amazing preschool learning center became the EDGE Flagship School in 2007 and was proclaimed the first eco-friendly preschool [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... You are never too young to learn about giving back. When adults emphasize and encourage this type of generosity, kids learn about the importance of service to others. Today, many children are glued to their computer or television without much emphasis on service to others. Exposing children, even as young as 2 [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Group3 Property Solutions is a new asset management company formed by two veteran real estate services executives. Group3 founders Amanda Kacer and Robert Astorino have almost 50 years of combined real estate operations experience and they say they are committed to the management of assets in the same way they manage their [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), in conjunction with TREEmendous Miami, is offering a great opportunity for residents to participate in a Natural Area Volunteer Workday event on Saturday, July 30. The event, funded by a grant from the Department of Agriculture [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Kaufman, Rossin employees recently traded their suits and ties for jeans in order to raise funds for “iPads for Soldiers.” Employees at the firm donated $20 each to wear jeans for the day raising $1,422. The firm matched the employee’s contributions for a total donation of $2,844. “iPads for Soldiers” is a [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Do you have spare time to volunteer? Do you like plants and want to learn more about gardening? Do you like to help others by sharing your gardening knowledge? Become a Master Gardener volunteer for Miami-Dade County Extension. Join this elite group of dedicated gardeners who help others solve their plant problems. [...]
By Robert Hamilton.... Runners and walkers who wish to make a difference in the lives of children can celebrate the launch of one of the largest community events in Miami Children’s Hospital’s more than 60-year history. South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital that caters exclusively to children has announced the creation of Miami Children’s Hospital [...]
