Florida Bar Speakers Bureau now Provides Volunteer Attorneys
The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau now provides volunteer-attorney speakers for senior citizen, professional, civic, community, social, and cultural organizations throughout Florida. These speakers cover subjects including child support, custody, and adoption and protection and health care issues such as living wills, guardianship, health care surrogate, Medicaid, Medicare, and mental health issue. For more information, go to www.flabar.org, and to schedule a speaker for an organization, contact Gail Grimes at 850-561-5767 or at ggrimes@flabar.org.
The Falls to Host Free Back to School Blast
The Falls Shopping Center, located at US1 and S.W. 136th St, will host a free Back to School Blast July 28-29 from noon-6 p.m. The event is also presented by South Florida Parenting and will feature free activities such as a giant slide, bumper boats, mini-car track, bounce house, fishing games and plenty of hands on crafts. There will also be dozens of family-friendly exhibitors that provide kids’ activities, free samples, and demonstrations. For more information, go to www.sfparenting.com.
Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp Still has Spots Open
Reebok’s Mountain High Running Camp in the mountain town of Mars Hill, North Carolina still has many spots open for its two separate sessions from July 9-14 and July 16-21. This is a camp where average high school kids train, eat, and hangout with elite Kenyans and is the only camp that each camper fits with a new pair of Reebok training shoes and is in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is limited to 150 campers per week. For information, contact camp director Scott Simmons at 276-676-0651 or go to www.mountainhighrunning.com.
Florida Marlins Super Saturday Concert to feature Salsa
The Florida Marlins Super Saturday concert series for 2007 continues on May 26 with Salsa pioneers, EL GRAN COMBO, performing after the game against the Mets at 7:05 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium, located at 2267 Dan Marino Blvd. Festivities and music will begin before the game at the "Strike Zone" (Gate H). For tickets or more information, call 1-877-Marlins or visit, www.floridamarlins.com.
Arts and Culture Center of Hollywood to Hold Summer Camp Sessions
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, located at 1626 Harrison St., will begin its summer camp sessions with the first of five two-week theater and art camp classes for children ages 6 to 12 on Monday, June 4. There are two sessions, “Young Actor” classes, from 9 a.m. to noon, and “Young Artist, from 1 to 4 p.m. The “Young Actor” class explores drama, improvisation, storytelling, music, movement, set design, and costume design based on each session’s specific theme, while the “Young Artist” classes, explores art through drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, clay and more geared to each session’s specific theme. To register or receive more information about these camps, please call 954- 921-3274, ext. 232 or go to www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org.
FTF to Hold Performance Workshop Series
Fantasy Theatre Factory Studio, located at 7069 SW 47 St, will host an Open House for Performance Workshop Series on Saturday, June 2, starting at 9:15 a.m. The workshop includes the opportunity for participants to meet an FTF teacher, a demonstration of theatre games for children ages 8-12, and advanced acting demonstration for children ages 13-17. For more information, go to www.ftfshows.com or call 305-284-8800.
Musicians Betan and Berner to perform in The Barnacle under Moonlight
Musical artists Peter Betan and Marc Berner will collaborate in the final installment of the Barnacle Society’s presentation The Barnacle under Moonlight on May 31, from 7-9 p.m. at The Barnacle Historic State Park, located at 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. Betan and Berner will provide an eclectic blend of acoustic styling and New Age Music. Betan is an acoustic finger-style guitarist and Berner is a multi-instrumentalist of flute, piccolo, saxophones, small percussion, and singing. Admission is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 10. Gates open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 305-442-6866.
CBS4 to air Hurricane Special
CBS4 will air a comprehensive hour-long special, “Hurricane 2007”, on Saturday June 2 at 7 p.m. There will also be a repeat showing on Saturday, June 9 at noon. CBS4 Chief Meteorologist David Bernard and CBS4 Hurricane Expert Bryan Norcross will anchor the special that takes a look at important issues that could have an impact on the year’s season and valuable tips on how to better prepare for any potential storms that may hear our way. For more information, go to CBS4.com
Musical Artists to perform Opera at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
Mezzo-soprano Mabel Ledo will be accompanied by Pianist Elaine Rinaldi as they perform include popular opera arias and selections from the zarzuelas at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall in the University of Miami, located at 1314 Miller Drive in Coral Gables, on Sunday, June 10 at 4 p.m. General admission is $15 and $5 for students. For more information and ticket purchasing, call 305-271-8449.
Actor’s Play House to Have Summer Camp
Actors’ Playhouse Theatre Conservatory will host an annual theatre arts training program for children, teens, and adults to improve their acting skills as well as develop self-esteem and greater communication skills. The Sessions for children from ages 7-12 will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and be held from June 11-July 6 and July 9-August 3, with an $800 session fee. For children between the ages of 13-18, the session will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 25-August 3. For more information or to register, call the Actor’s Education Department at 305-444-9293 ext.606 or go to www.actorsplayhouse.org.
Medley Paintball Park to have Free Grand Opening
Medley Paintball Park, located just 15 minutes from the Miami International Airport, will celebrate its grand opening with a weekend of Free Field Play on June 16 and 17. Each field will be equipped with 2 PTI (Paintball Training Institute) trained referees who are there to reinforce safety. Medley Paintball offers equipment rentals and free game instruction as well as offering a high tech shooting range, pro shop, and a Master Air smith certified by PTI. For more information, go to www.medleypaintballpark.com.
Hospice Care Holding Volunteer Training Class
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Miami-Dade will hold a volunteer training class in the Lobby Auditorium of North Shore Hospital, located at 1100 NW 95th St, on Saturday, June 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Training materials and meals will be provided for free. Assignments will be made according to the volunteer’s location preference and work or family schedule. Volunteers are particularly important in the summer months—June, July and August. For more information, call Cathy Agosti, volunteer services manager, at 305-690-4765.
Dolphin Mall Holding Job Fair
The Dolphin Mall, located at 11401 NW 12th St, will be conduction conducting their first-ever job fair on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 5 p.m. This is the mall’s first ever job fair giving candidates unprecedented access to mall tenants now hiring. The list of stores hiring include Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center, BCBG Max Azria, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Linens 'N Things, Bombay Outlet, Victoria's Secret, Esprit, Limited Too and more. Stores and kiosks will be collecting resumes and some will be conducting job interviews on-site. The event is free to the public. For more information, go to www.shopdolphinmall.com/infodesk/jobs.html or call 305-DOLPHIN.
Greater Miami Chamber to host a dinner reception for Miami’s alumni at Biltmore
The Greater Miami Chamber will host a dinner reception for the city of Miami’s alumni called “A Salute to Miami’s Leaders” during the 2007 Goals Conference on Saturday, June 2 from 7-10 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. The dinner will honor Leadership Miami alumni who have excelled as leaders in their respective business fields. The cost is $220 per person, and $2,200 per table. Advance registration is required. For information, contact Ivette Canales at 305-577-5458 or icanales@miamichamber.com.
Greater Miami Chamber To present awards during a luncheon at Biltmore
The Greater Miami Chamber will present awards during a luncheon on the first day of the 2007 Goals Conference on June 1 at The Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables to honor companies who have survived and thrived in today's economy and have demonstrated four years of solid growth during the 2007 Good To Great Awards. The cost for the event is $ 65 per person and $650 per table. Advance registration is required. For information, contact Cornelia Pereira at305-577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com.
National Psoriasis Foundation Holding Free Educational Meeting The National Psoriasis Foundation will he having a free educational meeting called More Than Skiing Deep on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Residence Inn Marriott-Aventura Mall, located at19900 W Country Club Dr. A free complimentary breakfast will also be provided. RSVP or for more information, call Eve-Maridy Rice at 800-723-9166, ext. 386 or e-mail at erice@psoriasis.org.
Oh Seuss! Off to Great places coming to Miami Children’s Museum Oh Seuss! Off to Great Places will makes its debut on Saturday, June 2,at Miami Children’s Museum, located at 980 MacArthur Causeway. The exhibit is based on Suessian themes and geared for all ages. There will be interactive displays of Seuss classics from Green Eggs and Ham to Horton Hatches an Egg. Entrance is included with regular paid admission and open to general public seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free to MCM members and children under twelvemonths, while it’s $10 for non-member adults and children. The exhibit will run through April 2008. For more information, call the museum at 306-373-KIDS (5437) or visit www.miamichilrensmuseum.org. Ancient & Celtic coming to Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Ancient & Celtic, the concert directed by Michael Roy Eaton, will come to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, located at 6605 North Kendall Drive, on Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. The music provided includes musical instruments of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Irish, and Scottish. There will be a 24-voice Chamber Choir, Madrigal Singers, and the Early Music Consort Courtly Sounds and special guests include St. Andrews Pipe & Drum Band. Admission is free. For more information, contact Michael Roy Eaton at 305-274-3390 or e-mail janmich@juno.com
Girl Scout Summer Camp now has Open Registration
Girl Scout summer camp now has registration open to all girls from 5 to 17 years old. The camp starts on June 11. Girl Scout offers four camps for girls only and activities include hiking, swimming, weekly field trips, and overnight camping. Each week will have different themes such “Diamond in the Rough, “get Your Groove On, and “Camp Beverly Hills.” The fees are girl scouts is $90 per week, and for non-girl scouts it’s $100 per week.
Florida Film Institute to present a film education camp
Athalie Range Park, located at 525 NW 62 St, will hold CINEMA, a film education camp presented by the Florida Film Institute and sponsored by the City of Miami Mayor’s Heart of our Parks Summer Program, from June 11 to July 29. Up to 30 middle school and high school students are invited to attend the workshops that meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will get the opportunity to study such film elements including script preparation, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, directing, acting, and music. Writer/Director Alyn Darnay will provide instruction. Registration is now available at the Park and will end on June 4. It is free and limited to 30 students. For more information, contact Florida Film Institute at 305-891-3456 or go to www.flfilminstitute.org.
Celebrity Domino Night to benefit Amigos For Kids
Amigos For Kids will celebrate ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night’07 at the Miami Beach Convention Center-Hall D, located at 1901 convention Center Drive, on Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m. Guests will also enjoy a variety of featured live musical entertainment and have dinner courtesy of Miami’s most prominent chefs, caterers, and restaurants. There will also be an open bar courtesy of Dewar’s 12 and a silent auction. Funds raised will benefit children. Tickets are $150 and Domino tables for four are available for $1,000 each. For more information, call 305-279-1155 or go to www.amigosforkids.org.
UM School of Music to present 17th annual Summer Guitar, Bass-Guitar, Drumset and Keyboard Camp
The University of Miami School of Music and Ellis Family Music Company, Inc. will present the 17th annual Summer Guitar, Bass-Guitar, Drumset and Keyboard Camp from June 18 to June 22 at UM. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. and will cost $295 per student. The cost includes lunch, books, and T-shirts. The camp is open to beginning students through advanced players, as well as students from grades 5- high school seniors. Full and partial scholarships are available through the “William R. Ellis Scholarship Fund” and are distributed on a first-come, first-serve, financial need basis. For more information, go to www.efmproductions.com.
Barnacle Offering Yoga By The Sea on Wednesday Nights
The Barnacle Historic State Park, located at 3485 main Highway in Coconut Grove, know offers Yoga class called Yoga by the Sea on Wednesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. The classes are for all levels, including beginners, and are held on the lawn of The Barnacle overlooking Biscayne Bay. Whenever there are conflicts due to rain, classes meet in the Micco pavilion. Classes are $13 each and includes park entrance fee. For more information, call 305-442-6866.
Dade County Fair & Exposition makes selections for Youth Hall of Fame The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition has selected Natalie Buell, a student from Homestead Middle School, and Laura Eileen Irastorza from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy into the Walter B. Arnold Jr. Youth Hall of Fame. They were both selected based on exceptional and leadership in their communities. Buell was selected for love and dedication to the environment and Irastorza selected for helping children. There were eleven other finalists from the ages of 12-18 that competed for the awards.
BAPTIST HOSPITAL NAMES DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Donna Sparks, R.N., has been named director of emergency services at Baptist Hospital in Kendall. She is responsible for overseeing the clinical, operational and administrative functions of Baptist Hospital's Emergency Center. Sparks has a bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind., as well as a master's degree in nursing administration from the Indiana School of Nursing in Indianapolis, and is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives, the Indiana State Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Spring/Summer 2007 Lifelong Learning Classes at Fairchild
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has announced their spring and summer 2007 Lifelong Learning Classes. Fairchild is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables and Miami. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for Children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and Fairchild members. To register for a class, please call Fairchild at 305.667.1651, ext. 3322. For more information, please visit www.fairchildgarden.org.
Mourning to present 11th annual Zo Summer Groove
Miami Heat Center Alonzo Mourning will present the 11th Annual Zo’s Summer Groove from July 11-15. This year’s activities include Youth Basketball Clinics, a Golf Classic, Comedy Show, Youth Summit, Gala, Block Party, All-Star Basketball Game and After Parties. Proceeds from the five-day event got o Alonzo Mourning Charities' efforts to provide support and service that enhances the lives of “youth of promise”. For more information visit www.amcharities.org
Live Comedy in Miami Lakes
The Main Street Playhouse, located at 6766 Main Street, in Miami Lakes, is now hosting Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 p.m. at the Main Street Playhouse. The shows are 90 minutes of music, sketches, and interactive audience suggestions. Admission is $10, no age restriction, no minimums. For more information, call 305-461-1161 or go to www.laughinggasimprov.com
City’s Cemetery Seeking Volunteers
The Miami City Cemetery, located at 1800 NE Second Avenue, is offering community service projects for volunteers to help do maintenance such as spreading mulch and fertilizer. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation session. After work, they will get the chance to also here stories of pioneers buried there such as Julia Tuttle, Dr. Jackson, the Peacock family, and the Sewells. For more information on how to register, call 305-378-1863 or e-mail treemendousmiami@mial.com.
Children’s Trust Tri-Lingual for 2007-08 now available
The Children’s Trust’s Tri-Lingual 2007-08 summer and After School Programs Guide is now available. The guide provides parents with resources they need to choose the summer program best suited for their child and to plan ahead toward selecting an after-school program for the fall. The guide is available for free at all Sedano’s supermarket and Wal-Mart location, as well as Team Metro offices, City of Miami Neighborhood Empowerment Team sites, and several business as well as The Children’s Trust. The guide is also available at www.thechidrenstrust.org.
May’ Middle Community School To hold Summer Camp
May’s Middle Community School, located at 11700 SW 216 street, will hold May’s summer Camp this summer. The camp is available for grades K-5 from June 11 through July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for grades 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp includes field trips, lunch and snacks, arts and craft, movies, and sports. For more information, call 305-233-23000.
Miami-Dade Commission For Women names Elected officers
Miami-Dade County Commission for Women has elected its officers for 2007-08. Joan Sampieri being elected Chairperson. The other officers elected include Carmen Elias-Levenson as First Vice Chairperson, Paula Xanthopoulou as Second Vice Chairperson, and Anita McGruder as Member at Large. Rosa Naccarato will serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair of the Commission for Women. For more information, go to www.miamidade.gov/cfw or call 305-375-4967.
Disney Musical Expands Shows
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour has expanded its list of shows due to overwhelming popular demand. The new times are Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the BankAtlantic Center, and Saturday, September 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the American Airlines Arena. The live fusion of songs, dancing, and team-spirited fun was inspired by the Disney Channel’s original movie High School Musical. Ticket prices are $18.oo, $26.00, $30.00, and $45.00 VIP and $56.00 for the front row, for more information, go to www.highschoolmusicaltheicetour.com.
Seaquarium to Provide “Splash Attack”
Miami Seaquarium will once again provide its twenty-minutes routine “Splash Attack” this summer to local schools, summer camps, malls, and community centers. “Splash Attack” is sponsored by Ford and will feature costume characters, games, trivia contests, music, dancing, prizes, and water blasters. There will also be a promotional Ford vehicle colorfully wrapped in Seaquaraium artwork. For more information, go to www.miamiseaquarim.com.
High School Student Chosen To Participate in House of Representatives
-Adam Wexelbaum, a junior at John A. Ferguson Senior High School, was chosen to participate in the U.S. House of Representatives Page Program this summer. Wexelbaum is a 17-year old resident of West Kendall who is dedicated to his studies and a member of the national Honor Society. He is involved in Student Government and the Future Business Leaders of America at the local and state level and is the student representative on the Florida PTA Board of Directors and also serves the community through his involvement with Hands of Miami Youth Volunteer Corp. He is also involved with Hands on Miami Youth Volunteer Corp.
Radio City Rockettes to Kick off Special Olympics
The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes will help kick off the Special Olympics at Miami-Dade County’s third annual Inspire Greatness Awards on Thursday, June 7 at the Biltmore Hotel, located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables, from 6-9:30 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winning humorist Dave Barry will be the host of the event that recognizes key members of the community who have shown dedication, commitment, and philanthropy to the Miami-Dade chapter of Special Olympics. For more information on purchasing tickets or making donations, contact Mark Thompson, executive director, at 305-406-9467 or go to www.somdc.org.
Baptist Hospital To Present “Raising Boys”
Baptist Children’s Hospital, located on 8900 N. Kendall Drive, will present the program “Raising Boys” for parents of school age boys at its auditorium on Thursday, May 24, from 7-9 p.m. Child psychologist Gary Lancelotta, Ph.D, will talk about images of manhood in the media and how they affect your child, cultural factors that encourage violence, and stereotypes of masculinity. The fee is $5 and must be paid in advance. For more information, call 786-596-3812.
Redland Golf and Country Club to Host Special Luncheon
Redland Golf and Country Club, located at 24551 SW 177th Avenue, will host a special luncheon where The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce’s and Military Affairs Committees will honor the military personnel and their families who live and work in the South Miami-Dade community from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m on Wednesday, May 23. Local civic groups, including the Rotary Club of Homestead and the Homestead Kiwanis Club will join the Chamber in the event. The event is part of May’s National Military Appreciation Month. For more information, call 305-247-2332 or visit www.chamberinaction.com.
Seventh Annual Health Fair 2007 to be held at The Congregation Bet Breira
The Seventh Annual Health Fair 2007 will be held at The Congregation Bet Breira, located at 9400 SW 87th Avenue, on Sunday May 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The free event will also be presented by Unity Center of Miami and Baptist Hospital CHAMP Program. The event will feature tools to live a healthy life, seminars for kids, and puppet show on crime prevention from the Miami-Dade Police Department, Stress Reduction techniques, a blood drive, and Alternative Medicine demonstrations. Food provided by Power Pizza will be sold. For more information, contact Jeff Agron at 305-595-1500 ext.121 or at jeffagron@betbreira.org.
The First National Bank now Displaying Photographer’s Work The First National Bank of South Miami, located at 5750 Sunset Drive, is now displaying nature photographer and Metrozoo’s Director of Communications and Goodwill Ambassador Ron Magill’s photography at its Wirtz Gallery this month Magill’s photographs are from Africa and from the rain forest. Admission is free. Food and drinks are also served. Wirtz Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Veronica B. Flores at 305-662-5418.
Charity Basketball Game to Feature Celebrities
Full Proof Charitable and Educational Foundation’s Seventh Annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game will take place at American Airlines Arena, located at 601 Biscayne Blvd., on May 25. Celebrities expected to participate include Rapper Nelly and NFL players Clinton Portis, Edgerrin James, and Chad Johnson.For more information, contact Brenda Moss at 305-624-9840.
DADE’S ANIMAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT URGING RESIDENTS TO GET PETS’S VACCINES UP-TO-DATE
In response to an incident where a bat that attacked a dog in northwest Miami-Dade tested positive for the rabies virus, Miami Dade County Animal Service Department urges that residents make sure their pets’ vaccines are up-to-date. Also, as per Chapter 5 of the Miami Dade County ordinance, pets must be vaccinated against rabies virus using either one or three year vaccine, and as part of the Animal Service Amnesty Program, if a constituent received a citation for no vaccinating or licensing their dog prior to December 31, 2005, any citation will be waived in lieu of compliance. Miami-Dade County Animal Services main shelter, located at 7401 NW 74th Street, offers rabies vaccinations Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, got to http://animals.miamidade.gov/.
GABLES HOSPITAL HONORED WITH AWARDS
Coral Gables Hospital, located at 3100 Douglas Rd, has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Initial Performance Achievement Awards for implementing aggressive treatment options and a higher standard of care for cardiac patients. For more information, go to www.coralgableshospital.com.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM TO PRESENT MIAMI BUNGALOWS
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida, located at 101 West Flagler St. in downtown, will present the exhibition Miami Bungalows from May 17-September 9. The exhibition will feature works detailing Miami tropical homes that were built in South Florida neighborhoods such as Edgewater, Riverside, Shorecrest, Shenandoah, Little Havana and Miami Shores. Jose Vazquez, Professor of Architecture at Miami Dade College, will be the guest curator for the exhibition. For more information, contact the Historical Museum of Southern Florida at 305-375-1492 or go to www.hmsf.org<http://www.hmsf.org>.
BASKETBALL CAMP NOW EVALUATING APPLICATIONS
Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball camp is now evaluating final applications for boys and girls ages 10-19. There are camp locations in various cities throughout the country, including Babson Park in Florida. Camp is by invitation only and college basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All American Team. Several NBA All-Stars have participated in the past, including Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, and Grant Hill. There is also a Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-18 of all skill levels. For more information, call 704-373-0873.
SUNSET CINEMA EXTENDS “MOVIES BY THE BAY”
Sunset Cinema has extended its stay in Bayfront Park, “Movies By the Bay”, located at 301 N.Biscayne Blvd., from to mid June. It will able to show anticipated films like Spider-man 3 and Pirates of The Caribbean: At World’s End. Sunset will close in June to avoid weather related issues and resume with the 2007 holiday season in early November. Features begin at Sunset with two to three movies daily, with separate admissions are required for each feathers. Admission prices are $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for children, and $6.00 for seniors. For more information, go to www.sunsetcinemaic.com.
FHWA, FTA AND MPO TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will hold a Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Federal Recertification Public Meeting at Stephen P. Clark Center, located at 111 N.W. 1st St. (18th floor, room 4), on Wednesday, May 16, at 5 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to encourage citizens to learn about the MPO and to continue providing input to the transportation planning process. For more information, contact the MPO’s Secretariat at 305-375-4507 or at mpo@miamidade.gov or go to www.miamidade.gov/mpo.
TURNER TECH TO HOST PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School (Turner Tech), located at 10151 NW 19 Avenue, will be hosting a Parent Orientation Night on Wednesday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m. This meeting is intended for all new students accepted for the 2007-08 school year and parents will be able to tour each of the seven individual academies and meet the administrators and staff at Turner Tech. For more information, call 305-692-8324 or go to http://ttech.dadeschools.net.
Miami Ski Club has weekly Happy Hours, Social Events and Trips with wonderful people. Guests welcome. Ski Argentina in August and go on an Exotic dive trip to Grenada in September. Check out our website www.miamiskiclub.com today. Email specialevents@miamiskiclub.net for more information or call 305.772.1500
Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club To Present Mardi Gras Weekend
The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, located in the Deauville Beach Resort on 6701 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach , will present Mardi Gras Weekend with performances by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band from May 25-26 and The Dixieland Hot Six on May 27. Show times for the performance are 9 PM and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday and 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM on Sunday. For more information, visit www.arturosandovaljazzclub.com/.
Barbershop Harmony Chorus To Host “Guest Night”
The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest, a men's 4-Part barbershop harmony chorus, will be hosting "Guest Night "on June 5t at 7 P.M. in the Evelyn Greer Park meeting hall, located at 8200 S.W. 124th Street, in Pinecrest. Guests will have the chance to know the group as well as listen to barbershop harmony and the opportunity to be a member. Admission for the event is free. For more information, call 305-274-SING ext. 7464 or go to TheSingingMiamians@msn.com.
Friends of MDPLS now collecting books for 2007 book sale The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is now collecting books for its annual book sale scheduled from November 29 through December 2 at the Main Library located at 101 West Flagler St. Accepted books include fiction and non-fiction, foreign language, children, and cookbooks. Books that will not be accepted include magazines, encyclopedias, and outdated textbooks. Those who are willing to donate books can drop them off at any local branch. For more information, call 305-375-4776 or e-mail friends@mdpls.org.
Gulliver Students Receive National Awards Gulliver Middle School’s eighth graders Victor Naziazeni and David Wilson have received National Awards from the Scholastic Arts and Writing Contest. This award is the highest honor as well as the largest and longest-running assessment and recognition program for visual arts in the United States. Naziazeni and Wilson will be presented with their awards during the Scholastic ceremony at Carnegie Hall on June 15. In addition, their artwork will also be on display for an entire year in the Corcoran Gallery in Washington D.C.
Black Point Ocean Grill to host Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament Black Point Ocean Grill, located at 24775 SW 87 AVE., will host the 11th Annual Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Tournament on Saturday, June 2, with the Captains meeting held on Thursday, May 31 in the same location. This event will include an awards ceremony and fish fry and the first 200 boats to register will receive a free ticket for a chance to win a Mercury 225 Optimax engine. Prize money is over $35,000 guaranteed cash, with first place taking $10,000 and payouts going through 20th place. All the money raised will go to community service projects of the Kiwanis Club of Miami. For more information, contact George Cadman at 305-322-3471 or visit www.KiwanisFishing.com.
Communities to Present “Hurricane Preparedness Workshop” Miami-Dade County, Village of Palmetto Bay, Town of Cutler Bay, and Village of Pinecrest will present “Hurricane Preparedness Workshop” on Saturday, May 19, from 9am to noon at the Deering Estate visitor’s center located at 16701 SW 72 avenue in Palmetto Bay. County Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene P.Flinn Jr., Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman, Pinecrest Mayor Gary C. Matzner will inform guests on how to best be prepared for the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane season. For more information, contact Palmetto Bay at 305-259-1234, Cutler Bay at 305-234-4262, Pinecrest at 305-234-2121, or Commissioner Sorenson at 305-378-6677.
Jewish Museum of Florida Now Presenting The Art of Aging The Jewish Museum of Florida, located at 301 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, is now presenting the exhibit The Art of Aging through May 30. This tribute and celebration of elders and maturity features works by 40 contemporary arts from Israel and North America. Art forms will include painting, photography, installation, fiber, mixed media and video. For more information, call 305-672-5044 or go to www.jewsihmuseum.com.
Wallflower Gallery has Holistic Happy Hour The Wallflower Gallery, located on 10 NEW in Downtown, holds Holistic Happy Hour every Friday from 4:30-7pm. This is free all-ages venue features healthy food and drinks. For more information, call 305-579-0069 or go to http://www.WallFlowerGallery.com
Wallflower Gallery to hold SPIRITUAL SPA SUNDAY The Wallflower Gallery, located on 10 NE in Downtown, will be holding Spiritual Spa Sunday on Sunday, May 27,from 11am-4pm. The event is free and is filled with spiritual readings/healings, massage, reiki, holistic vendors, and more. For more information, call 305-579-0069 or go to http://www.WallFlowerGallery.com
United Homecare Services To Hold 13th Annual Awards Dinner United Homecare Services will hold it13th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Dinner at the Hilton Miami Airport Towers, located on 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, from 5:45 to 9: 30pm.The event will honor corporations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the needs of the elderly and/or disabled in Miami-Dade County. The event also includes a silent auction, elegant dinner, keynote speaker, and an awards ceremony. For information contact United Homecare Services at 305-328-0879 or go to unitedhomecare.com.
Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce Holds Monthly Mingler on May 31 The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will hold its Joint Monthly Mingler at Afro-In-Books and Café, located on 5575 NW 7th Avenue, from 6-8pm, on May 31. The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce’s agenda for this event includes mingling with local authors, chamber members, new businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. For more information, contact the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce at 305-751-8648 or at sbacon@m-dcc.org
House Bill 333 Doubles Homestead Exemption for Eligible Seniors in Miami-Dade and State Homestead Exemption for eligible seniors in Miami-Dade County and across the state have now doubled from $25,000 to $50.000 with the measure House Bill 333 passed by Governor Charlie Crist. The measure implements the constitutional amendment that doubles the local option for homestead exemption qualifying seniors at least 65 years of age and an income that does not exceed $23,414 in 2007. For more information, go to www.miamidade.gov/comm.
Tickets for Ford Championship Weekend are now on sale
Tickets for the season finals of the NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck Series held from November 16-18 are now available to the public through 866-409-RACE or online at www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com or www.racetickets.com The Ford 200 is scheduled for Friday, November 16, Ford 300 for Saturday, November 17, and the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup for Sunday, November 18. There will also be concerts, interactive exhibits, and more.
Thomas D. Wood and Company Finances Palmetto Bay Village Center
The Miami office of Thomas D. Wood and Company has financed Palmetto Bay Village Center, located at 18001 Old Cutler Road, for the amount of $42,000. The building is home to tenants Progressive Insurance, Farm Stores, Everglades Foundation and Sapient. Thomas D. Wood and Company’s corporate office is located at 95 Merrick Way, Suite 360, in Coral Gables. For more information, visit www.tdwood.com.
Consumer Sense Helps People deal with Auto Repair Hardships
Cable TAP, Miami-Dade County’s community access television channel, is airing Consumer Sense on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am and 7 pm, or daily at 5 am, or online at the same times at www.cabletaptv.com. Leonard Elias is the host of this show and is joined by Milton Bullock, a Consumer Protection motor Vehicle Repair Enforcement Officer. Elias discusses the hardships of getting auto repair rip-offs and ways to take the scare out of auto repair. For more information, call 305-375-3677 or visit www.miamidade.gov/csd.
South Florida Water Management Imposes Stricter Water Usage Restrictions The South Florida Water Management District has issued water shortage orders and water usage restrictions for Miami-Dade County in response to the less than average rainfall in South Florida the past several months coupled with rapidly declining water levels at Lake Okeechobee. Phase II water restrictions have also been imposed and require water users to limit outdoor water use, including agricultural, industrial, commercial, golf course, landscaping, and residential users who get their water from public utilities or private wells. For more information, call 800-662-8876 or visit http://www.miamidade.gov/conservation/ or http://www.sfwmd.gov/conserve.
Chabad of Kendall/Pinecrest to launch Summer Camp
Chabad of Kendall/Pinecrest, located at 8700 SW 112th Street, will launch a new summer camp called Camp Gan Israel from June 25 –August 3. Counselors will focus on enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations through a camping experience with Jewish themes and activities such as sports, Drama, Swimming, electives and trips. Registration for the camp is now open. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Galperin at 305-234-5654 ext. 14 or visit www.chabadofkendall.org
Members from Peterson and Dancers to Perform “A History of American Modern Dance”
Excello Dance Space, located at 8702 SW 129th Terrace, will host the performance “The History of American Modern Dance” from April 27-29. The show will feature 12 members of Petersons and Dancers performing Doris Humphrey’s “New Dance” and Karen Peterson’s “Streets & Alleys.” Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 for the general public. For more information, contact Karen Peterson at 305-298-5879 kpdance@bellsouth.net or visit www.karenpetersondancers.org
Rachel Elizabeth Orellana of AMTA giving massage therapy to South Miami
Rachel Elizabeth Orellana, a member of the American Massage
Therapy Association TM (AMTA) and recently featured on NBC6 "South Florida Today", is now doing message therapy at Dr. Karen Raben’s office located at 7000 SW 62nd Avenue in South Miami. Orellana is training in neuromuscular massage, Swedish, deep tissue, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and Thai massage. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Orellana or Dr. Raben at 305-665-0585.
Meltdown Station now open
Meltdown StationT, the Health and Wellness fitness center located at 9220 SW 158th Lane in Palmetto Bay, is now open. The fitness center features safe and effective exercise programs for children ages 5-1l with a goal to help tem lose weight and/or maintain it as well as beginning a life-long habit of physical fitness. For more information, contact Ivette Cortiella at (305)233-3114 or visit www.meltdownstation.com.
Understood Betsy coming to Actors’ Playhouse
Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences will present the musical Understood Betsy, the story of a timid, overprotected young girl who is thrust on a difficult journey that challenges her to learn to think and act for herself, at the Miracle Theatre, located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, from April 25 – May 26. The play, based on the classic novel by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and written by Stacey Luftig with music by Mary Feinsinger and additional music by Robert Elhai, is also the winner of the 12th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival. The musical also kicks off the Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival Family Fun Days from April 28-29.
Tickets for the April 28 & 29 performances are $15 and include access to all the festival events and other performances. Tickets for performances May 5 – 26 are $12 and can be ordered on line at www.actorsplayhouse<http://www.actorsplayhouse> .org or through the box office at 305-444-9293.
South Miami Children’s Clinic Now Open
The South Miami Children’s Clinic, located at 6701 SW 58 Place on the field of Murray Park, is now open for children from birth to 18 years of age. The patients must live in the zip code 33155 and the area order by SW 57 Avenue(Red Road), SW 67th Avenue (Ludlum Road), SW 40th Street(Bird Road), or SW 56th Street(Miller Drive), or in the zip code 33143 and the area order of Red Road, SW 69th Avenue, Miller Drive, or SW 88th Street(Kendall Drive). They must have no medical insurance and their family income must be less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline. The clinic is open from Monday-Friday. For more information, call 305-662-5988 or e-mail southmiami@bellsouth.net.
