New Times Pairings
Thursday, September 17, 2009New Times Pairings a sophisticated event held at the
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, joins together signature culinary creations from handpicked Broward and
Palm Beach area restaurants with flavorful cocktails. The event will feature signature dishes from more than 30 of the finest restaurants in
South Florida.
Pairings will feature savory samples from restaurants like Capital Grille, da Campo Osteria by Todd English, Shula's on the Beach, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, Bova Prime and many more. The ingredients of each dish are complimented with the perfect cocktail. Cocktails vary from Wine Watch's collection of boutique wines or a craft beer from Stephens and Fresh Beer Distributers. All sampling included for one low price of $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Limited VIP tickets available. VIP Experience includes Limited Production offerings of fine wine and champagne, a live cooking demonstration from Wine Watch Catering and a Wine Lecture hosted by Andrew Lampasone of Wine Watch, a Very Special Wine Boutique.
Guests will enjoy live entertainment, flavorful cuisine, a wide variety of cocktails, live art, live entertainment, a silent auction, an on-site after hours lounge and have the opportunity to give back to the community. For more information call 954.233.1587 or visit
http://www.newtimespairings.com/The Miami Dade Football Classic 2009
September 18-20, 2009MDFC Step-off College Stepshow - 09/18/09
Statewide Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities Stepping Competition Littman Theater, N. Miami Beach, FL / Showtime 8pm Hosted by: Florida Memorial University / Tickets: $20 Available@ Florida Memorial Univ.
Miami Dade Football Classic Game - 09/19/09 Concordia College VS. Benedict College FIU Stadium / 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33199 Kick-off: 5:15pm / including The HBCU Band Halftime Show Special Group Ticket: Miami Dade Church Member Tickets: $10 All other Tickets: $15 and $20 / Available at FIUSports.com , Florida Memorial Univ.
Miami Dade Football Post Game Party - 09/19/09 Fans, Friends, Students and HBCU Alumni / Event starts: 10pm - 2am Florida Memorial University / 15800 NW 42nd Ave, Opa Locka, FL Advance tickets: $15 / at the Door Tickets: $20
For more information click here!
Fifty Families Garage Sale
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Gold-Diggers, Inc. is hosting a "Fifty Families Garage Sale," at the parking lot of the South Miami Elks Lodge, in support of their charities, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of South Florida and The Food for Life Network. Centrally located in South Miami, the South Miami Elks Lodge is opening its grounds on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a shopping extravaganza, all in the name of charity. For more information call 305-298-2544.
Power of Pink Breakfast
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Brunch to launch October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brighton Collectibles will be making breast caner bracelets at the Aventura Mall. Please visit later on this month, as more information will come soon.
Ladies Sail for a Cure
Saturday, September 26, 2009
A three hour sailing regatta. Come out and from 1:00pm-6:00pm and sail for the cure. Have a fun and relaxing time as you sail from Juno Beach to West Palm Beach. Tickets are $50, proceeds go to finding a cure! For more details, please visit
http://www.ladiessailforacure.com/ or call Serena at 561-222-5309.
6th Annual Sickle Cell Sprint
Saturday, September 26, 2009
The 5K run is in honor of those who suffer from sickle cell. Come out to Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City at 7:15am and join the 5K run or Fitness walk. For more information, please call 954.985.5800 or click
here!
Racing Night at the Isle
Saturday, September 26, 2009 Come join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County on Saturday, September 26, 2009, 6-10 PM at the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Racing Night at the Isle will be full of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The night will consist of live music, auctions, raffles, car show, bounce horse races and live racing. For more information please contact Matt Organ or Megan Johansen at (954) 537-1010.
Racing Night at the Isle
Saturday, Septmeber 26,2009
The Boys and Girls Club presents "racing night" at the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Bring the kids out for tons of fun activities. Enjoy a classic car show and an entertaining bounce horse race. For more inforamtion, please email,
morgan@bgcbc.org or
mjohansen@bgcbc.org or call 945.5371010.
Lipstick Lounge at the W Hotel
Thursday, October 1, 2009A fabulously amazing party - for the fab and amazing - limited to 350 diva-darlings at our first annual Lipstick Lounge - Cosmetics, Cocktails and Confections event. Attendees will receive complimentary cocktails, confections and cosmetics at this very chi-chi beauty barganza. Allow yourself to be beautified inside and out, at one of Fort Lauderdale's premier hot spots- the unrivaled W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. For more information click
here!
Portraits of Life
Saturday, October 3, 2009Calling all Artist! The Florida Breast Caner Coalition Research Foundation and The Cove/Rincon International are partnering for a Breast Caner Focused Art exhibition and cocktail reception entitled "Portraits of Life". This event will be held at Immaculata LaSalle School-3601 South Miami Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information and to submit you artwork contact Marily A. Reyes 305-554-0847 or email
rinconmar@aol.com.
"Fight for Air" Lung Walk
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Lung disease is responsible for one in six deather in the United States. The Community Bank of Broward presents the 9th Annual "Fight For Air" Lung Walk at Huizenga Plaza in Las Olas Riverfront. Registration begins at 8:30a, and the walk starts at 9:00am. Proceeds will benefit local lung programs. For more information, click
here!Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, October 3, 2009
The 9th annual making strides against breast cancer is a non competitive walk, that brings all ages together in one common goal to fight breast cancer and save lives. This walk takes place at Bayfront Park. For more information, click
here!
13th Annual Dunn's Run
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Come give back to the community with your company, school, club, church, whatever, but come out to help make the community better for over 13,000 kids. Walk for a kid, so they can have a better place to live in. For more information,please visit
http://www.dunnsrun.com/ or email,
dcox@bgcbc.org, or call 954.537.1010 or 954.563-2822.
SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, October 4, 2009Over 10,000 people are expected to attend this free monthly event from 11am-2pm, located on the Fort Lauderdale Riverfront. Four stages will be set featuring local bands in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and promoting partnership with the Glam-A-THON event series. Wear your most fab pink outfit and get ready to groove at South Florida's hippest FREE event. Bring your pets to the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, and you can sign up with your pooch or kitty to be part of the Glam-A-THON Pet Parade on October 10th. Enjoy fabulous Jazz entertainment and the cool vibe on the Riverfront at the one and only Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch. Click
Here for more information.
Glam-A-THON Queen's Tea at Timpano
Wednesday, October 7, 2009The very first Glam-A-THON Queen's event designed to assemble all team Queens' prior to the Glam Doll Strut for event directions and team placement in the parade. Team Queens will be invited to bring their teams to this fabulous first-year event celebrating the team captains at Broward's hot spots - Timpano Chop House and Samba Room on Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale. Drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be arranged at our fab mini-street party event! For more information click here!
Florida Broadband hosted by Internet Coast and IT Florida
Friday, October 8, 2009 This High Definition interactive session will include presentations from Washington DC, Tallahasee and a local panel simultaneously conducted in 4 locations (one in each county, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami Dade and Martin).
Hear discussions around the latest Broadband efforts going on nationally, regionally and in the State of Florida. For more information click
here!
Little Rock Star Play Day
Saturday, October 10, 2009
The first ever "little rock star play day" is just one of three event by the Glam-A-THON event series benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness. This event is open to kids and their families for different fun activities, crafts, and entertainment. The Little Rock Star Play Day will take place on the Riverside Lawn-Las Olas Blvd And SE 8th Ave from 11a-2p. For more information, click
here!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
This event will benefit breast cancer initiatives and research at University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. South Florida's faboulous divas (dudes and dates) can bring the sizzle to Las Olas Blvd for the first ever Glam Doll Strut. This event begins at 3pm on Las Olas Blvd. Donations from this event will saty locally and benefit you women diagnosed with breast cancer. For more inforamtion, please click
here!
Diva Las Olas
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Elivs made Viva Las Vegas famous, but South Florida's divas will make "Diva Las Olas" famous! Come out to a retor-flavored Casino Night on Las Olas Blvd, sample amazing food and ine under the stars in this out door Casino Night. This event will benefit breast cancer, for more information, please click
here!
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Did you know that 1 in 3 children face a future of diabetes in the United States? Together we can stop this: register to walk in your local Step Out. Registration begins at 7:30am and the walk begins at 8:30am at City Place in Palm Beach. Come show your support and join the walk. For more information, please call 1-888-DIABETES or email,
dseay@diabetes.com or
smaymi@diabetes.com or visit
http://www.stepout.diabetes.org/
Light the Night Walk
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Each year communites across the United States and Canada come together and walk for the Leukemia and Lymphma society. So come out and walk in your area, for the those suffering with blood cancer. This walk is one mile, check in is at 6:00pm, opening ceremonu is at 7:00pm and the walk starts at 7:30pm at the Memorial Hospital-1901 SW 172nd Ave, Miramar. For more information, click
here!
4th Annual Shark Shuffle Run/Walk
Sunday, October 11, 2009
This 5K run or walk will be held at Nove Southeastern University at 7:30 am. For more inforamtion, call 954.442.0129 or click
here!
The Diamond Ball & Concert
Friday, October 16, 2009
It's being called "An International Affair" benefiting the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation. Come to the Historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables for an evening of international culinary experience and entertainment. The International Hall of Fame will be honoring a celebrity's philanthropic initiatives. For more information please click
here! or contact Merlyn Marenco at 786-624-2038 or email
mmarenco@mchf.org.
The Great Bridal Expo
Saturday, October 17, 2009 , 12:00 NOONWedding season is just around the corner and if your a bride
your just in luck, because The Great Bridal Expo is coming to the Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach! For more information click here
Mercy Hospital Foundation Gala
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Blue Cross and Blue Shield or South Florida presents "Reflections". Join them at the InterContinental Hotel Miami as they honor Archbishop John C. Favalora. For more infomation in this event, please contact Ady Arrieta at 305-285-2711 or email at
aarrieta@mercymiami.org
Race For the Cure
Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate is racing for the cure. Join them as they race to save the lives and end breast cancer by empowering people. Come out to Bayfront Park, registration begins at 6:00am, followed by several ceremonies and they race begins at 8:30am. For more information, click
here!
The Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network
October 17 & 18, 2009
Traveling through South Florida, the Torch Relay is a multi-day event where particpants walk, run, and cycle. All money raised are for local hospitals. This event will take place on both the in Broward and Dade county. For more information and registration, please click
here!
4th Annual Shades of Pink
Tuesday, October 20, 2009"Three-in-One" Fundraiser. Come out to this event, that includes healthy cooking demonstration, wine tasting and the main event a silent auction-fashion show-entertainment. This event will be heald at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort Sunny Isles Beach. For more information, email
muriel@fbccrg.org The 17th Annual Hollywood Welcomes The Stars
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Come meet the stars at the Westin Diplomat Country Club Resort & Spa. Marti & Wayne Huizenga will be in attendance, along with many other celebrities, to be announced. It is $500 per person and sponsorship will start at $2500. This event will benefit the Marti & Wayne Huizenga Boys & Girls Club, Hollywood Unit. For more information please call 945-537-1010 or email,
morgan@bgcbc.org or
mjohansen@bgcbc.org
Light the Night Walk
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Each year communities across the United States and Canada come together to walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So come out and walk for those who are suffering from blood cancer. This walk is two miles, check in is at 6:00pm, opening ceremony is at 7:00pm and the walk starts at 7:30pm at Merrick Park, Ctiy Hall-400 Bitlmore Way, Coral Gables. For more information, click
here!
Step Out" Walk to Fight Diabetes
Saturday, October 24, 2009Did you know that 1 in 3 children face a future of diabetes in the United States? Together we can stop this: register to walk in your local Step Out. Registration begins at 7:20am and the walk begins at 8:30am at the Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise. Come show your support and join the walk. For more information, please call 1-888-DIABETES pr email,
dseay@diabetes.com or
smaymi@diabetes.com or visit
http://www.stepout.diabetes.org/ Walk for KIDS
Saturday, October 31, 2009Walk for a better community for the KIDS!This walk will help raise funds for the emergency shelters, foster care programs just to name a a few. This walk will also serve as a costume parade, as it will be on Halloween, so come out with your best costume, because there will be prizes. Teams, sponsors and volunteers are need! This event will take place at City Walk in West Palm Beach. For more information, contact Ashly Luper at
ashlyluper@kidsindistress.org or click
here!
Morgan Stanley-Smith Barney Breakthrough Run
Saturday, November 7, 2009
This 5K run and walk will take place in Coconut Grove at 7:00am. For more information, call 954-776-2171 or click
here!
The Crystal Ball-30th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 7, 2009An evening affair, to celebrate 30 years of excellents service to children and families in South Florida. This Ball will take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach-Grand Ballroom-3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale. For more information, email Jennifer Homan at
jenniferhoman@kidsindistress.org or click
here!
Light the Night Walk
Saturday, November 7, 2009Each year communities across the United States and Canada come together to walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So come out and walk for those who are suffering from blood cancer. This walk is two miles, check in is at 5:00pm, opening ceremony at 6:00pm and the walk starts at 6:30pm at Huizenga Plaza-One East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale. For more information, click
here!
Living Green Fair
Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15, 2009
We invite you to discover how inspiring a Green lifestyle can be. Delightful activities, educational exhibits, delicious food, and more will be provided by South Florida’s premier Eco-friendly businesses. Bring your family, your friends, your curiosity, and your imagination to the Living Green Fair!
For more information click
here!
Light the Night Walk
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Each year communities across the United States and Canada come together to walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Soo come out and walk for those who are suffering from blood cancer. This walk is one mile, check in is at 5:00pm, opening ceremony is at 6:30pm and the walk starts at 6:30pm at Estero Community Park-9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero. For more inforamtion, click
here!
13.1 Marathon-Ft. Lauderdale
Sunday, November 15, 2009
It's all about the THIRTEEN.ONE Style! It's back and we know you want to keep up with that heatly lifestyle, so register and get running. Run on the beach and enjoy the sites of the beach party that will be taking place and you make it to the finish line, don't worry you'll get to party too. For more inforamtion and to register, click here!
Turkey Trot 5K/10K
Thursday, November 2, 2009Gobble Gobble, Did you know that if you a 10K on thanksgiving, you will burn 780 calories.....Thanksgiving dinner is 750 calories. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida present this Turkey Trot, so register and burn those calories! For more information, click here!
"Fight for Air" Climb
Saturday, December 5, 2009The 1st annual "Fight for Air" climb will take place at the 110 Tower in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Over 500 particpants will take place in the 30 story climb. Come out and walk for someone who suffers from lung disease. Proceeds will benefit lung health research, education and prevention programs. For more information, click
here!2nd Lighthouse Eye Opener Run
Sunday, January 10, 2010This 5K run or walk will take place at Markham Park, Sunrise. For more information, call 954-442-0129 or click
here!
Duck Fest Derby and KID Olympics
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Imagine 20,000 yellow rubber ducks dropped from the sky...its quite a sight to see! The Duck Fest Derby presented by JM Family Enterprise will benefit 6500 children and families in South Florida. You can donate $5 to Kids in Distress and adopt a duck for a day, and also have chances to win prizes. This event will take place at Esplande Park- Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, it will include A Very Important Ducks Party, KID Olympic Competition, pet activities and many more. For more information, please email,
jenniferhomen@kidsindistress.org.
Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida presents The 7th Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival. Come experience a wine and food extravaganza that attracts over 1500 people. The VIP reception will be held from 5:30pm-7:30pm and the street festival will start at 7:00pm. Proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association research, education, and patient assistance programs and the International Bronchitis Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. For more information, click
here!
Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
April 23 & 24, 2010
The Premier Beverage Company presents The 15th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival. Come out on April 23rd for the "Wine Dinner" and on the 24th for the street festival. The VIP reception will be helf from 6pm-7:30pm on April 24th on Las Olas Blvd. Proceeds will benefit local lung health programs education,patients and research at the Asthma Clinical Research Center at the University of Miami. For more information, click
here!The 4th Annual Give a Life Foundation Run
Sunday, April 25, 2010
This 5K run or walk will benefit the Give a Life Foundation. Come out to the Palm Beach Gardens Mall in Palm Beach at 7:30am. For more inforamtion, call 561-630-3580 or click
here!
House Parents Wanted
Children's Harbor, Inc. a non-profit child welfare organization is looking for single or married couples to live in one of their furnished homes and provide for the emotional and social needs of children, from birth - 18 years old. Our beautiful 13-acre campus will provide a therapeutic environment for healing. If interested email your resume to
ypineiro@childrensharbor.org, attention Yaquelyn Pineiro, Human Resources.
Siberian Husky Rescue of FloridaSiberian Husky Rescue of Florida has a critical need for foster homes. The economic downturn has people turning in their Huskies to animal shelters at an alarming rate. Our foster homes are overflowing and if we don't get more foster volunteers we will be forced to turn down accepting any more dogs, which would be veritable death sentence for these unique and wonderful animals. Click
here to help!
Starlight Musicals
Bank of America 6848 presents "Starlight Musicals". An outdoor summer concert series at Holiday Park every Friday Night. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs and enjoy the summer nights with great music, ranging from pop to country. For more information, call the Special Events hotline ar 954-828-5363.
Financial Literacy Classes for TeensThe City of Miramar is offering a free educational series called "Teaching Teens Money Smarts". This class will help teen value money, keep a budget and make good financial decisions. This class will be held at the Miramar Multi-Service Complex- 6700 Miramar Parkway, every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. For more information, please email,
mjfigueroa@ci.miramar.fl.us or call 954.889.2722
Little Swimmers, Big DippersThe City of Miramar's senior centers and Early Childhood Programs are teaming up again. This time for a weekly pool program entitled "little dippers, big dippers" for both senior citizens and and childrend enrolled in Early Childhood Camps. If you are interesting in joining or for more information, please email,
kmmorrow@ci.miramar.fl.us or call 954-889.2744.
Shopping for Miracles
Shop online and raise money for the Children's Miracle Network and Miami Children's Hospital. Visit
http://www.shoppingformiracles.org/ for things you would buy. A portion of the sales will benefit your local hospitial. For more information, email
iiglesias@mchf.org or click
here!Habitat for HumanityThis organization builds year round from Tuesday-Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help build home for family who are less fortunate. Volunteers are needed to do roofing, framing, insulation, installation of windows and doors, painting, tiling, landscaping, and more. No experience is need, they will train. To volunteers, call 305-634-3628 or visit
http://www.miamihabitat.org/ Breast Cancer Support
Every third Saturday of the month, come out to the Miami Beach Public Library for a monthly support group meeting for those suffering with Breast Cancer. Special guest speakers are featured every month. For more information, call 305-531-2046 or email janinhapiazzetta@yahoo.com
The Beautiful Gates, IncParticipants are needed for the University of Miami Breast Cancer Survivor Project. Hosted by an African American Cancer Support and Resource Center at the Silver Blue Lakes Missionary Baptist Church 1448 N.W. 103rd St. Miami, FL 33147. For more information, contact Pamela Burnett at 305-835-6846 or 786-693-2613.
Yoga in the ParkYoga improves your health, strength and spiritual center. Come enjoy a free yoga class at Bayfront Park, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with a certified Yoga instructor. For more information, visit
http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/
Hollywood Festival of the Arts
Festivals of the Arts at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood includes music and art for your pleasure. Come out Saturdys and Sundays to hear blues, jazz, afro-cuban fusion, along with the Juried Art show displaying everything from claywork to jewlery making and everything in between. For more information, please call 954-921-3404.
Culture Shock Miami
One Culture Shock Miami is a discount ticket program for high school and college students, ages 13-22. For only $5, students can enjoy Miami-Dade and South Florida's top concerts and performing arts groups, live theater, cultural institutions and destination events. Each student who purchases a Culture Shock ticket can also purchase an additional ticket at the discounted price. For a complete listing of events and get tickets, visit
http://www.cultureshockmiami.com/ Healthy Start
Children's Home Society of Florida is now offering free prenatal classes in spanish! Classes start on February 3rd and will be held in Hands in Action, 17501 SW 117 Ave, in Miami. For more information please contact Patricia Andrade at (305) 755-6520.
Discrimination Through the Eyes of Our Youth
The Florida Commission on Human Relations, the state agency that enforces Florida's civil rights laws, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary! As part of the celebration, the commission is inviting Florida's High School students, Grades 9-12, to create video public service announcements for the "Discrimination Through the Eyes of Our Youth" PSA contest. Complete contest information is available at the commission's website
http://fchr.state.fl.us/ or by calling (850) 488-7082 ext 1076.
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