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February 23, 2013

Engineering Day

Join the Miami Science Museum as we celebrate Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! Join us for a memorable day of fun engineering activities, career awareness and talks for young and old alike. The day will include career panels featuring successful women engineers sharing their stories of and keys to success, showcases by local engineering organizations and students, and hands-on activities and workshops.

Date: February 23, 2013
Venue: Miami Science Museum
Phone: 3056464200
Address:
3280 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: $14.95

February 22, 2013 – February 24, 2013

Weekend Yoga Training for Elite Athletes with Sid McNairy

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As a former NCAA football coach for Northern Illinois University, Sid McNairy incorporated yoga as an integral part of his team's training, leading to their first winning season in 23 years.

In this workshop Sid will guide elite athletes like yourself to protect and strengthen your body through yoga to reach your competitive edge. Any athlete can benefit from Sid's Elite Athlete Yoga Training program; he has worked with professional, college, high school, and other competitive athletes like:

Start: February 22, 2013 6:30 pm
End: February 24, 2013 11:00 am
Venue: Bala Vinyasa Yoga
Phone: 786-953-7709
Address:
1430 South Dixie Hwy Suite 116, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Cost: $140. $115 if Register by Jan. 25

February 21, 2013

Charity Food and Wine Festival

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Thursday, February 21st, 2013 join us for a food and wine reception as we unite to raise funds for Global Medical Brigades: the world's largest student-led nonprofit organization who works to provide free medications and medical care to rural parts of Panama where 40% of people live under the poverty line. The funds will go to provide the medications and cover costs for local doctors and medical care. Along with providing treatment for Prince, a six-year old boy, who has extra pulmonary tuberculosis and whose parents farm for a living with an average income of $2.00/per day.

Start: February 21, 2013 6:00 pm
End: February 21, 2013 9:00 pm
Venue: The Westin Colonnade Hotel
Phone: 305-282-5200
Address:
Merrick Ballroom, 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables , FL, 33133, United States

February 20, 2013

NFTE's 3rd annual Wine Tasting & Auction at the Villa Woodbine

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Raise your glass to entrepreneurship at the historic Villa Woodbine. Sample the culinary creations of celebrity chefs paired with some of the world’s best wine. An auction will feature notable wines from a variety of well-known producers, as well as several high-end items including a cruise package from Royal Caribbean Cruises, original artwork, a signed 2012 Miami Heat Championship ball and much more.

Start: February 20, 2013 6:30 pm
End: February 20, 2013 9:30 pm
Venue: Villa Woodbine
Phone: 888-896-7776
Address:
2167 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL, 33131, United States
Cost: $150

February 1, 2013

Fabulous First Friday

Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more. Free Planetarium Star Show (7 p.m.) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., weather permitting.)

Start: February 1, 2013 7:00 pm
End: February 1, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Miami Science Museum
Phone: (305) 646-4200
Address:
3280 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: $4.00 per child, $8.00 per adult

MiniCamp

During teacher workdays, the Museum offers exciting and educational one-day camps that are sure to appeal to the scientist in everyone.

Start: February 1, 2013 7:45 am
End: February 1, 2013 6:00 pm
Venue: Miami Science Museum
Phone: 3056464200
Address:
3280 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: $45 for members; $55 for non-members

January 29, 2013

Marlins Foundation announces Compression for Life

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The Marlins Foundation today announced Compression for Life, a new program geared to teaching heart health and providing CPR and first aid training to the youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Dade. After saving the life of a young woman who had collapsed with cardiac arrest, Marlins catcher Jeff Urgelles decided to start a CPR class for the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami Dade. Marlins Foundation supported his effort with a $5,000 contribution.

Start: January 29, 2013 4:30 pm
End: January 29, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Boys and Girls Club
Address:
2805 SW 32 Avenue, Miami, FL, 33133, United States
Cost: Free to Boys and Girls club members, not open to the public.

January 28, 2013 – February 1, 2013

Opening Week for Host Family Registration for Brazillian Au Pairs

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Au Pairs are caring, committed and educated young people, ages 18-26 years, from many different countries worldwide. They are eager to experience American culture while sharing their own unique backgrounds.

Au pairs live in your home and can work 45 hours a week, cost is $355 per week or $7.88/per hour for any number of children. Au pairs can do light housekeeping as it pertains to the children, their laundry and meal prep for the children. Au pairs can also set up play dates and help with homework. The added bonus is cultural exchange with your family.

Email Heather.ODonnell@lcc.culturalcare.com if you have further questions

Start: January 28, 2013 11:00 am
End: February 1, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Cultural Care Au Pair Host Family Registration
Phone: 215-858-0098
Address:
Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Cost: Free

January 26, 2013

Kirtan with Girish

Girish is an eclectic artist with roots in jazz, world, and sacred music. His musical talents find expression in a wide array of instruments – including tablas, world percussion, guitar, harmonium, and voice. For as long as he can remember, Girish has created rhythm to accompany life.

Start: January 26, 2013 7:00 pm
End: January 26, 2013 9:00 pm
Venue: Bala Vinyasa Yoga
Phone: 786-953-7709
Address:
1430 South Dixie Hwy Suite 116, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Cost: $30 in advance. $35 at the door

Girish Live Music & Yoga

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Girish is an eclectic artist with roots in jazz, world, and sacred music. His musical talents find expression in a wide array of instruments – including tablas, world percussion, guitar, harmonium, and voice. For as long as he can remember, Girish has created rhythm to accompany life.

Start: January 26, 2013 11:00 am
End: January 26, 2013 12:30 pm
Venue: Bala Vinyasa Yoga
Phone: 786-953-7709
Address:
1430 South Dixie Hwy Suite 116, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Cost: 35

January 24, 2013

Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival 2013 - Pre-Party Kick-off and Official Poster Unveiling

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MIAMI (Mary Brickell Village) – On Thursday, January 24th, 2013 the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will celebrate a pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village featuring delectable food, wine and liquor samples, as well as a Brickell-themed runway fashion show. In addition we will unveil our official festival poster by local Artist, Jordon Bravo.

Start: January 24, 2013 6:00 pm
End: January 24, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: Mary Brickell Village
Phone: 305-200-8892
Address:
901 South Miami Avenue , Miami, FL, 33130, United States
Cost: 50.00

January 23, 2013

Direct Mail: Not Dead Yet!

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Even today, nearly 90 per cent of all gifts still arrive in response to direct mail...and the most successful fundraising programs continue to use this channel with consistent success. The seminar will focus on multi-channel marketing and include tips on balancing direct mail with online with examples of integrated campaigns.

Start: January 23, 2013 12:00 pm
End: January 23, 2013 2:00 pm
Venue: United Way Ansin Building
Address:
3250 SW Third Avenue, Miami, FL, 33129, United States
Cost: $15 to $25

January 12, 2013

Jewelry Class: Enamel Fflower & Wire Stem Pendant

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Join Christina at Spark Creativity for a day of fun creating a beautiful enameled flower pendant with a wire stem & vine.  Learn how to enamel on copper sheet metal using liquid and dry enamels.  Fire your pieces in a kiln two or more times until you get the desired color.  Complete your pendant with some copper wire forming the stem & vines.  Lean how to wire wrap the ends of a rubber/leather neck cord and creat your own clasp to complete your project.  Please check the calendar at www.sparkmycreativity.com for more details or contact Christina at thaney@bellsouth.net.  The class cost includes all material necessary to complete one enamel flower necklace.  The class is open to all levels of experience.

Start: January 12, 2013 10:30 am
End: January 12, 2013 5:30 pm
Venue: Spark Creativity Jewelry Class:Enamel Fower&Wire Stem Pendant
Phone: 305 900-4040
Address:
11511 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, FL, United States
Cost: 140.00

January 6, 2013

Orchestra Miami presents Amahl and the Night Visitors

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Orchestra Miami invites you to get into the holiday spirit, as we present three performances of the timeless holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors (Amahl y los reyes magos) by Gian Carlo Menotti. This beautiful opera combines gorgeous vocal lines and lush symphonic accompaniment with a simple, touching story which reminds us about the true meaning of Christmas.

Start: January 6, 2013 2:00 pm
End: January 6, 2013 3:30 pm
Venue: Teatro Trail
Phone: (305) 443-1009
Address:
3715 SW 8 Street, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Cost: $25-40