Doral Living Gets Better Every Year

Doral Living Gets Better Every Year
Doral Living Gets Better Every Year
Participants at Artist’s Portfolio event show off their creations.

Doral is hopping with things to do, especially on the weekends. On Jan. 31 while folks gathered at Charlie’s Bistro in Costa de Sol for drinks, dinner and karaoke, others attended an after-hours reception at Artist’s Portfolio that offered the option of creating a piece of art to take home. Using a canvas provided with instructions on basic techniques from Sara Alfaro, the crowd created some beautiful art. It was such a success that many encouraged her to make this a monthly activity and they have already scheduled another for Friday, Feb. 28.

It looks like parishioners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will finally have a real church and a magnificent one at that. It will be built off N.W. 25 St. and 117 Ave. Despite not having a church building, the number of active ministries is unbelievable. Recently the Music Ministry and others gathered for a post holiday party at the parish center located above Navarro on N.W. 114 Ave. and N.W. 41 St. At the party, OLG’s hardworking pastor, Fr. Israel Mago, thanked everyone for their efforts as did Music Director Rosario ‘Charo’ Duran, whose talent and efforts have brought together beautiful music for both the English and Spanish masses held every Saturday night and Sunday at Doral Academy High School, 11110 N.W. 27 St.

Doral Living Gets Better Every Year
Juan Herrera tastes Martica’s flan at Doral Farmer’s Market.

Speaking of church, after Sunday services you’ll find folks taking advantage of some terrific shopping at Doral Farmer’s Market at N. W. 41 St. and N.W. 97 Ave. The Market is not only a great place to shop but, if you take the time to talk to the vendors, it can be very educational as well.

Every week, this writer finds something new and different to try and enjoy from gluten free products, flans, fresh product, cage-free chicken eggs, jewelry and soaps to culturally-diverse food and clothing items and even entertainment. One week, a choir from Ronald Reagan Senior High School sang followed another week by a seminar. Danny Kaskel, who has devoted countless hours to providing this wonderful community gathering place, is looking to invite more vendors and expects to offer a variety of workshops and other types of entertainment in the future. Those interested in more information, may call him at 786-553-6929.

On your visit, you’ll want to talk to the folks selling the eggs from Out of the Ashes Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to reconnect youth with nature and heighten their level of responsibility while promoting self sustainability and building leadership skills. Fresh chicken eggs are collected daily by the children at the seven-acre farm as well as assorted vegetables whose cultivating is also a great learning tool. The public is invited by appointment only to visit their Farm Store for a range of all natural products at 6009 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, FL 33127 or tel. 305-759- 0002 for information.

Doral Living Gets Better Every Year
Father Israel Mago addresses crowd at After Christmas Party.

On the cultural scene, the FIU School of Music has announced the appointment of British born conductor James Judd as Guest Artist-in- Residence for the 2013-2014 season. During his residency, Judd will preside over a series of master classes in conducting, free and open to the public. In addition, he will conduct the FIU Symphony Orchestra as part of the Orchestral Masterworks Series in a spring performance on Friday, Apr. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

Finally, save the dates for Doral’s Relay for Life to be held at J.C. Bermudez Park April 25-26. For information and sponsorship, contact 2014 Event Chair, Jamie Fischer at Jamie.Fischer@dsica.org or call 920- 285-1600.
…and until next time, keep making each day count!

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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.