Category: Fundraiser

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 12th Annual “Claws for Kids” Fundraiser 05/02/23

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 12th Annual “Claws for Kids” Fundraiser
Tuesday, 05/02/2023-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33139
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Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach will once again host Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 12th Annual “Claws for Kids” presented by the Carmen Rebozo Foundation in memory of Judy Kramer. The fundraising lunch will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, kicking off with a cocktail reception at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Guests will enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature menu items without the wait. Mother and daughter duo, Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson are graciously co-chairing this year’s event once again. Olga Guilarte is the Special Event Chair. “Claws for Kids” is one of the last chances to enjoy stone crabs before stone crab season ends.

“Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who helped create the event and chaired it since its inception until her passing in February 2021.

Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs and services at its six Clubs and sites combined, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs.

“It’s an honor to partner with the iconic Joe’s Stone Crabs to host our 12th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ lunch and awards ceremony,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “This event continues to grow each year and we’re excited to see both longtime supporters as well as new faces enjoying Joe’s stone crabs to raise funds to benefit the Club’s many positive programs.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters who cannot attend the event can still enjoy Joe’s famous stone crabs at home or on a date of their choice with the purchase of a gift card, just in time for Mother’s Day. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website to benefit “Claws for Kids.”

During the event, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will be awarded the 2023 “From the Heart Award.” Through her unwavering dedication and caring stewardship to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Congresswoman Wilson has made a positive impact on the lives of the Clubs’ youth members. Most recently, she generously provided $6.4 million in federal funding to support the Clubs’ expansion with the opening of its sixth Club at the Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School as well as building facilities and funding programs in Miami Gardens Club, Gwen Cherry Club, and Northwest Club.

Congresswoman Wilson proudly represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse districts in the nation and includes parts of northwest Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties. Congresswoman Wilson was formerly an educator, elementary school principal, community leader, school board member, state legislator and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, awarding millions of dollars in college scholarships to help hundreds of young men achieve their dream of earning a college degree or post-secondary certification. Through her relentless advocacy, Congresswoman Wilson has earned a reputation as a “Voice for the Voiceless.” Her tenure in Congress, now in its seventh term, also has been marked by her signature spirit of unrelenting advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate.

The Claws for Kids host committee includes Bob Cuevas, Jackie Gonzalez, Lily Pardo, Rae Stein and Virginia Vich.

The 2023 Presenting Sponsor is the Carmen Rebozo Foundation. The Large Claw Sponsor is WSVN 7.

“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $500 to $30,000. Individual tickets are available to purchase for $350. To purchase sponsorships, please visit https://bgcmia.org/event/12th-annual-claws-for-kids-in-memory-of-judy-kramer/

For more information, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 108, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.

2023 Lexus Corporate Run Miami 4/27/23

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2023 Lexus Corporate Run Miami
Thursday, 04/27/2023-, 06:45 pm-08:30 pm
Bayfront Park
Bayfront Park,
301 N Biscayne Blvd, Florida, 33131
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Cost: $55

The 2023 Lexus Corporate Run, one of South Florida’s most highly anticipated annual 5K (3.1 miles) run/walks, will once again wind its way through the streets of Downtown Miami on Thursday, March 30, at 6:45 p.m. Now in its 38th year, “South Florida’s Largest Office Party” is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size – and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 18 industry categories, as well as a t-shirt contest. Beginners can ease into exercise with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory.

As part of the race series, $1 per participant of the Miami run will benefit United Way.

Funding Arts Broward Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception Featuring Brazilian Voices 3/14/23

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Funding Arts Broward Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception Featuring Brazilian Voices
Tuesday, 03/14/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
DUNE by Laurent Tourondel
2200 N Ocean Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Website
Cost: $120

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), celebrating its 20th anniversary of preserving and cultivating the arts, will host its Annual Meeting and Reception on Tuesday, March 14, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Dune by Laurent Tourondel (2200 N. Ocean Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale). Attendees will enjoy a curated menu of specialty tapas, hand-selected wine pairings and panoramic ocean views from the North Terrace while being serenaded by FAB grantee Brazilian Voices’ Beatriz Malnic, Loren Oliveira, and Viviane Neves performing American standards plus Bossa Nova and Samba favorites.
Brazilian Voices is a nonprofit women’s vocal ensemble that performs at cultural community and philanthropic events. Aspiring to incorporate the best of global Brazilian culture, the group evolved out of a vocal technique workshop organized by Beatriz Malnic and Loren Oliveira in 2001. Since then, these two musical directors have brought together a cast of devoted women, who volunteer their voices and time promoting and preserving the rich multicultural Brazilian heritage fostering multicultural exchange, music appreciation, and education.

Last October, FAB announced its “Be The Spark,” fundraising campaign. The initiative was launched with a lead gift of $750,000 from FAB Founder Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz and had a total of more than $1.1 million pledged in advance of the campaign’s public announcement. The campaign aims to raise $3 million over the next five years that will significantly increase FAB’s grantmaking pool including expanding grants for arts education, encourage collaboration and new works and establish an endowment at the Community Foundation of Broward.

Through this campaign, FAB will be able to expand its support to groups beginning with the grant applications to be announced for the upcoming 2024 program year.

Since its inception in 2003, FAB has endowed grants of over $4 million to 65 small, mid-sized, and large professional performing and visual arts organizations. FAB is supported by membership whose dues go toward these grants that preserve and cultivate the arts in Broward County. FAB is also supported by its corporate partners BBX Capital, New River Fine Arts, Northern Trust, PNC Bank, Weston Jewelers, Pallant Insurance Agency, Casa D’Angelo, Tim Singer Realty and Twig, Trade & Tribunal.

FAB’s Annual Meeting and Reception at Dune is open to the public. Tickets are $120 per person. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/FABDuneReception2023. To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts through the 20th anniversary “Be the Spark” campaign, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 4/1/23

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Diversity Honors Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Saturday, 04/01/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Tickets are $250 per person for the cocktail chic event which includes an open bar, poolside dining and live entertainment.

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park, exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, will take center stage again, on Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. to recognize those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. This year, the foundation will honor Commissioner Nicole M. Ramirez with the prestigious Harvey Milk Medal; Carol Moran with The Pride Center at Equality Park Alan Schubert Award and Stoli Group’s Global CEO Damian McKinney with the 2023 Global Business Leadership Award. Additional honorees for this year’s event include Florida State Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones, Drag TV Star and Entrepreneur Latrice Royale, South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO) President and CEO Jacqueline Lorber and Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso and the Bears of South Florida.

The event is a collaborative effort that will continue to keep South Florida on the international stage of LGBT+ rights and activism in honor of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States who was assassinated shortly after winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and has since gone on to become an icon and beacon of light for the global LGBTQ+ community. This year marks the 45th anniversary of Harvey Milk’s historic election.

Over the years, Diversity Honors has paid tribute to an impressive roster of honorees including TV personality, political blogger and best-selling author Meghan McCain, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, Judy and Dennis Shepard, Bollywood star Celina Jaitly, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay-Straight Alliance, transgender YouTube viral inspiration Ryland Whittington, transgender teen activist Jazz Jennings, singer/actress Deborah Cox, Judge Rand Hoch, Phill Wilson, founder of the Black AIDS Institute, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Congressman Ted Deutch, and Mayor Dean Trantalis, among others.

Diversity Honors is exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with Platinum Sponsor DMK – Danne Montague-King, Diamond Sponsors Stoli Vodka, International Court System, and Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, and supporting sponsors GPR | Goodman Public Relations and Ludwig Framemakers.

Tickets are $250 per person for the cocktail chic event which includes an open bar, poolside dining and live entertainment. To reserve tickets, please visit www.DiversityHonors.org.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to Host 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County 4/30/23

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to Host 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County
Sunday, 04/30/2023-, 07:30 am-11:00 am
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $35

To support the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, thousands of people will walk and run during the 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. The event includes an in-person race on Sunday, April 30 starting near Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale, plus a virtual participation option.

Festivities will include children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances, and vendor/educational booths. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus, MADD National President and Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Honorary Co-Chair Tess Rowland, and Major Robert Chandler of Florida Highway Patrol. MADD announced Rowland as the national president on Feb. 6, 2023. Rowland is an American Heritage School alumna.

Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking while uniting community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.5 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Every dollar donated remains in South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost.

“We are pleased to continue to hold this important event, which raises both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving and provide free victim services and prevention education in South Florida,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “Every 48 minutes, someone in this country is killed by a drunk driver but we all have the power to stop that from happening.” Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009.

Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor UKG; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Corporate Champion Sponsors Sheriff’s Office of Broward County, Florida Highway Patrol, Memorial Healthcare System, BBX Capital, Miami Dolphins Foundation and Durée & Company; Spotlight Sponsors Office Depot and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsors Baptist Health and Brinkley Morgan.

When:
Sunday, April 30, 2023; 7:30 a.m.

Where:
In-person Race:
Across from Huizenga Plaza
SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Virtual Walk/Run:
Any place the participant chooses.

Costs (In-person and Virtual):
Adult 5K Runner and Walker: $35
Youth 5K Runner and Walker (ages 5-18): $30
Dogs: $10

How:
To register for the in-person or virtual 12th Annual UKG 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Event sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers.

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Please contact Rachel Stephens, Special Events Manager, rachel.stephens@madd.org with any additional questions.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.5 million since 2011. MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate hundreds of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

ALL IN Celebrity Charity Poker Night 3/11/23

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ALL IN Celebrity Charity Poker Night
Saturday, 03/11/2023-, 05:30 pm-12:00 am
Nobu Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: $1,000-$150,000

Join us for the ALL IN Celebrity Charity Poker Night benefiting Silent Victims of Crime. An organization providing mentorship and higher-education programs for children with incarcerated parents. This exclusive event will feature an exquisite fare by Nobu, handcrafted cocktails, live music, silent auction, entertainment by world-renowned mentalist, Lior Suchard and award-winning, “jazz rock” pianist, ELEW – all for a good cause.

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar Walk MS Campaign 2/26/23

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Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar Walk MS Campaign
Sunday, 02/26/2023-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
224 Clematis St.,
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
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Rocco Mangel, the prodigious philanthropist and founding partner of Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2016, is joining forces with Walk MS once again to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. On February 26, 2023, Rocco will walk alongside his family, friends, and those who support Team Rocco in an effort to raise $50,000 towards the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and to take one step closer toward a world free of this disease. In addition, throughout the month of February, Rocco’s Tacos patrons who donate $75 towards MS will receive a complimentary bottle of Santo Tequila.

How the community can support during Multiple Sclerosis Month:
Walking towards $50,000 – Rocco Mangel is walking with Team Rocco to help raise funds towards his goal of $50,000 for the National MS Society.
Register – Those looking to register for the walk and join Team Rocco can sign up https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=5064&eventID=1345
Donate – those looking to donate online can visit https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=226453

Locust Projects to Host 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at New Home 2/25/23

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Locust Projects to Host 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner at New Home
Saturday, 02/25/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Locust Projects
297 NE 67th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33138
Website
Cost: $1,000-$25,000

Locust Projects will host a 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, celebrating 25 years as Miami’s longest-running alternative art space and its commitment to supporting artists and artistic experimentation. This year’s Benefit Dinner honors Board Member, Dede Moss, and premieres an inaugural exhibition by Cuban-American artist Rafael Domenech at Locust Projects’ new home.

Up to 150 guests will become active participants in an immersive dining experience guided by the artist’s spatial interventions and complimented by a unique menu crafted by the artist and Le Basque Caterers. Guests are encouraged to dress in a single, monochromatic hue, head-to-toe, and become part of the architectural installation.

February 25, 2023, from 6 to 10 pm at 297 NE 67th Street, Miami, FL 33138. Tickets range from $1,000 – $25,000. Register here: https://www.locustprojects.org/support/fundraisers/25th-anniversary-annual-benefit-dinner.html | 305-576-8570

16th Annual Starfish Luncheon 5/18/23

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16th Annual Starfish Luncheon
Thursday, 05/18/2023-, 11:00 am-02:00 pm
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale
801 Seabreeze Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $175

Join us for our 16th Annual Starfish Luncheon at the beautiful Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale. Our theme this year celebrates members in our community who have been giving generationally, and are passing the torch the next generation to carry out the good work and keep our community safe. We believe, that because of leaders like them, our community will be safe and cared for because they have cultivated a spirit of generosity throughout time and have given us Generations of Hope.

We will be revealing the honorees soon, so be on the lookout for an email! We will have a powerful program kicked off with an amazing silent auction with over 50 packages displayed in a beautiful ocean front room. Attendees will have a sneak peek of the packages a week before the event, with bidding 100% online for easy access. We are so excited to be at a new location, with the same great Starfish Luncheon we love so much!

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus 3/5/23

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Walk with Us to Cure Lupus
Sunday, 03/05/2023-, 10:00 am-
Lynn University, Boca Raton
3601 N. Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

All are welcome to join, adults, children, and pets.

Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is a fun way to help fund important research to find personalized treatments and ultimately, a cure.

Register for the Walk – as a team or individual – and begin fundraising!

Want to learn more about the South Florida Walk?

For more information on Registration, Donations and Walk Information including health and safety protocols, logistics, fundraising, incentives, and resources.

Registration Opens: 9:00 am
Walk starts: 10:00 am

Need more information, contact Joanne Golombos at 732-610-2267 or email jgolombos@lupusresearch.org

‘ALL IN’ Celebrity Charity Poker Night 3/11/23

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‘ALL IN’ Celebrity Charity Poker Night
Saturday, 03/11/2023-, 05:30 pm-11:30 pm
Nobu Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Website
Cost: $1,000-$5,000

Join us for the ‘ALL IN’ Celebrity Charity Poker Night on Saturday, March 11th at Nobu Miami Beach benefiting Silent Victims of Crime – the organization providing mentorship and higher-education programs for children with incarcerated parents. This exclusive event will feature exquisite fare by Nobu, handcrafted cocktails, live music, entertainment by world-renowned mentalist, Lior Suchard, and a silent auction.

The evening will bring together philanthropists, celebrities, professional athletes, artists, and other VIPS – all for a good cause. The ‘Yellowstone’ – western chic affair will directly benefit children of inmates by enhancing their ability to improve their economic, educational, and personal stability while addressing behavioral, social, and mental issues.

DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023
TIME: 5:30PM

VENUE
Nobu Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

BUY IN: $5,000

ENTRY
Single Poker Entry: $5,000
Non-Player Guest Entry: $1,000

Event Schedule:

5:30 PM – Red Carpet Arrival-Cocktails
6:30 PM – Welcome – Emcee Introduction
7:00 PM – Card’s Fly! – Poker Game Begins
9:00 PM – Intermission – Live Auction & Special Performance
9:45 PM – Poker Game Resumes
11:30 PM – Final Table – Presentation of Winners

Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor 2/25/23

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor
Saturday, 02/25/2023-, 05:30 pm-09:30 pm
Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Buy Tickets
Cost: $1,250

The sweet sounds of multiple Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band will fill the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2023 Annual Celebration. Proceeds from the evening benefit the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

A limited number of VIP tickets which include valet parking, a 90-minute cocktail reception, preferred seating for the performance and complimentary cocktails throughout the evening are available for $1,250 per person. VIP tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/3Qyq5oT, calling 954.468.3298 or emailing Foundation@BrowardCenter.org

Schedule:
• 5:30 p.m. – Annual Celebration kick-off with exclusive pre-show cocktail party at the Huizenga Pavilion and Wendt Terraces
• 7:00 p.m. – Guests move into the Au-Rene Theater to enjoy Taylor’s performance
• 8:30 p.m. – The celebration continues with a dinner and dancing.

Tickets to the performance only start at $195 and can be purchased online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

Lips’ A Night of Stars Official 20th Annual SMART Ride Kickoff Fundraiser 2/9/23

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Lips’ A Night of Stars Official 20th Annual SMART Ride Kickoff Fundraiser
Thursday, 02/09/2023-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips
1421 East Oakland Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a three-course dinner with soft drinks, gratuity and the show cover charge. An $80 VIP level enjoys the same, plus premium seating and one complimentary drink.

“A Night of Stars,” a fundraiser for the 20th anniversary annual SMART Ride (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2023) presented by CAN Community Health, returns to Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m.! Enjoy a full-out evening of gorgeous glitz and glam and outrageous humor hosted by Amanda Austin with a special performance by Michael Dean as Cher, featuring celebrity guest servers Jeff Delmay, Larry Davanzo, Will Portalatin, Laughton Droze, and Mike DeLeon “dragging” it out for this charitable cause.

The SMART Ride is a two-day, 165-mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West. This year’s 20th anniversary annual event will take place November 17 and 18. The SMART Ride’s ongoing journey is to improve lives of those already affected by HIV/AIDS and to fund education, awareness and prevention to help reduce the new incidences of infection.

Five celebrity guest servers in drag or costume will be greeting guests and dishing out great food and fun alongside Lips’ very own entertaining cast of characters. The dynamic five have been chosen for their commitment to the annual bicycling event, and they will camp it up table-by-table to earn extra tips for the cause.

Lips will present its popular divas impersonator show with is inimitable mistress of ceremonies Amanda Austin. Lips leading ladies will entertain along with a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher. An in-demand entertainer who brings the magic of Cher to every performance, Michael Dean as Cher has performed around the country for charitable and corporate events, dinner shows, expos and pride parades. He also enjoyed a two-year engagement alongside an impressive roster of leading celebrity impersonators at Oscar’s Cabaret in Palm Springs, California.

“We are thankful for Lips’ continued support of SMART Ride, which benefits several statewide organizations committed to helping those affected by HIV/AIDS,” said Glen Weinzimer, founder of SMART Ride. “Our friends and sponsors look forward to this annual event, so we applaud Lips for being such a loyal supporter.”

Reservations are required for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” to benefit SMART Ride. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a three-course dinner with soft drinks, gratuity and the show cover charge. An $80 VIP level enjoys the same, plus premium seating and one complimentary drink.

This year’s SMART Ride is made possible through the generous support of title sponsor CAN Community Health, Lips, GPR | Goodman Public Relations and other charitable organizations and individuals.

To reserve your seats for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” in support of SMART Ride, visit https://thesmartride.org/product/a-night-of-stars-sr20/ or email info@thesmartride.org.

The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Birthday of Service 1/21/23

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The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Birthday of Service
Saturday, 01/21/2023-, 01:00 am-04:00 am
The Motivational Edge
1550 NW 36th St,
Miami, Florida, 33142
Website
Cost: Free

Join the Little Lighthouse Foundation for their annual Birthday of Service celebration, where LLF volunteers will come together for a day of activities with the kids from The Motivational Edge! Volunteers are welcome to participate in activities such as crafts, fitness, and wellness activities in celebration of LLF’s 13th Birthday! If you are looking for the perfect act of service, make sure to sign up for this great cause. Volunteers can sign up using this link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp

MADD Broward County to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K 1/25/23

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MADD Broward County to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 12th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K
Wednesday, 01/25/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

MADD Broward County is kicking off the 12th Annual UKG 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K with an uplifting and meaningful event at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy light bites, mocktails, a unique opportunity to win exclusive prizes such as a Jason Taylor autographed football and jewelry from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry. Money raised stays in this community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

Special guests include Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus, Florida Highway Patrol Major Robert Chandler, and other local dignitaries.

The 12th Annual UKG 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K will take place on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. More than 3,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.5 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

For more information about the 12th Annual UKG 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

When:
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, 6–8 p.m.

Where:
BBX Capital
201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Parking will be validated for those that use the garage at 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Why:
To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Cost:
Free.

How:
To RSVP for the VIP Kick-Off Party, email Rachel.Stephens@madd.org.

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $3.5 million since 2011. MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate hundreds of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 18th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks 3/18/23

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Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 18th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks
Saturday, 03/18/2023-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $250.00

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite the community to leave their heels and ties at home to attend their renowned signature event, the 18th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks at the scenic Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

This casual soirée overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway will feature relaxed tropical beach décor, delicious drinks, fabulous food and live music on the docks at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on luxurious items in live and virtual silent auctions.

All proceeds will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Since it was established in 1999, The Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5.25 million and volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of the Center’s children and families.

Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Event sponsorships ranging from $2,500–$20,000 are available at www.flipflopsonthedocks.com. Naming opportunities are still available for $5,000 per naming right. Individual tickets are available for $250.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center thank the sponsors for their generous support. Pediatrix is serving as the event’s Title Sponsor. The Lauderdale Yacht Club member sponsors are Maria and Kyle Meyer.

When:
Saturday, March 18, 2023
6:30–10:30 p.m.

Where:
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

How:
To attend the event or become a sponsor, visit www.flipflopsonthedocks.com or contact Jennifer Swercheck, Director of Special Events, at jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org or at (954) 463-8772, ext. 206.

Guests may purchase individual tickets for $250.

About Jack & Jill Center
Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 26,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) new state-of-the-art elementary school building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life and be one of the highest-performing schools in Broward County. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org, https://www.instagram.com/jackjillcenter/, https://www.facebook.com/jackjillcenter, https://twitter.com/jackjillcenter, or call 954.463.8772.

About Friends of Jack & Jill Center
The Friends (Auxiliary Board) of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million through membership and events and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of children and families. For more information about Friends of Jack & Jill Center, visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/joinus/friends/.

19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast 1/13/23

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19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast
Friday, 01/13/2023-, 07:30 am-09:45 am
First Baptist Fort Lauderdale
301 East Broward Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $150 per person; $2,500 per table

The YMCA of South Florida’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend, which honors Dr. King and his legacy through activities that bring communities together in celebration and service to others, kicks off on Friday, Jan. 13 with a breakfast in Broward County.

Other activities throughout the weekend include a luncheon, a Teen Town Hall, and Day of Service projects throughout South Florida. More than 1,000 business and civic community leaders are expected to attend both the MLK, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon to support the YMCA of South Florida’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. The Y offers a variety of youth programs which include preschool, after school, employment opportunities, teen groups and college tours and readiness.

The keynote speaker is Michelle Duster, author, public historian, professor and granddaughter of civil rights and women’s rights activist Ida B. Wells. Past keynote speakers include Martin Luther King, III, Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones and Stanford University Professor and Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Director Dr. Clayborne Carson.

Tickets to the 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast are $150 per person or $2,500 per table. For additional information on the Y’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend events, including tickets, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-inspirational-weekend-2023/.

19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon 1/13/23

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19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon
Friday, 01/13/2023-, 11:45 am-02:00 pm
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost: $150 per person; $2,500 per table

The YMCA of South Florida’s 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend, which honors Dr. King and his legacy through activities that bring communities together in celebration and service to others, continues Friday, Jan. 13 with a luncheon in Miami-Dade County.

Other activities throughout the weekend include a breakfast, a Teen Town Hall, and Day of Service projects throughout South Florida. More than 1,000 business and civic community leaders are expected to attend both the MLK, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast and Luncheon to support the YMCA of South Florida’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. The Y offers a variety of youth programs which include preschool, after school, employment opportunities, teen groups and college tours and readiness.

The keynote speaker is Michelle Duster, author, public historian, professor and granddaughter of civil rights and women’s rights activist Ida B. Wells. Past keynote speakers include Martin Luther King, III, Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones and Stanford University Professor and Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Director Dr. Clayborne Carson.

Tickets to the 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon are $150 per person or $2,500 per table. For additional information on the Y’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend events, including tickets and sponsorships, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-inspirational-weekend-2023/.

Funding Arts Broward’s “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” 1/9/23

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Funding Arts Broward’s “Black & White: A Night At The Museum”
Monday, 01/09/2023-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $85

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), celebrating 20 years of preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its sixth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, January 9, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature exclusive exhibit tours, live entertainment by Dillard High School Center for the Arts students and DJ Israel Charles, Champagne, culinary delights, and a decadent dessert table. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Kathia St. Hilaire: Immaterial Being at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. This exhibition addresses the artist’s personal transcultural experience and material experimentation. Her interest in matter and process goes beyond a formal, visual concern, as it simultaneously creates a space in which to address the concept of the painting’s surface as it connects to the understanding of skin, color and race. These critical notions are at the center of the artist’s practice and the broader Haitian narrative she seeks to tell.

West Palm Beach native Kathia St. Hilaire‘s work portrays tender images of family gatherings, children at play, celestial bodies, scenes of death, and distinct Haitian iconography. Her visual language is enhanced by the ornate, textured surfaces on which these images appear. The distinct constructions are composed through a lattice framework of linoleum panels, sewn together to form quilt-like formations resembling ceremonial Haitian Vodun flags. St. Hilaire refers to her signature surface making technique as reduction relief printing. This laborious crafting method combines an array of materials such as cosmetics, textiles, detritus, jewelry, enamels and metals, which together form a haptic, abstract collage. These intricate and ethereal backgrounds become the stage for the artist’s figurative imagery.

Included in this evening will be an exclusive tour of Scott Covert: I Had a Wonderful Life. I Had a Wonderful Life is the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to New Jersey-born artist Scott Covert. This presentation of Covert’s 40-year-long practice will center on his Monument Paintings, which the artist began making in 1985. Covert, a legendary figure within the eighties East Village art scene, forms his abstract compositions through the Victorian tradition of grave rubbing, in which an impression is lifted from the honorary reliefs on tombstones. With the cemeteries of the world serving as his itinerant studio, Covert has dedicated his life to visiting the resting places of what he calls “people of character.” The title of this exhibition is taken from the headstone of the quintessential aristocrat, Brooke Astor. These final words are not mournful, but joyous. Their uplifting sentiment resonates with Covert’s attitude towards his art. Each work is a celebration, a signifier of life, memory and profound experience.

Both exhibitions are curated by the Museum’s Bryant-Taylor Curator, Ariella Wolens.

“Black & White: A Night At The Museum” is open to FAB members, friends and public supporters of the arts. Tickets are $85 per person and are available at fabfunevents@gmail.com. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

PAWS4YOU 2/11/23

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PAWS4YOU
Saturday, 02/11/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
JW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: $500 per person

One of Miami’s most sought-after fundraisers that draws entertainment, celebrities, and sponsors alike, PAWS4you, a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer, donor-subsidized animal rescue organization based in Miami, Florida, is hosting its annual fundraising gala on February 11th, 2023. Themed Motown, the Valentine’s weekend event, will present a concert by the Motowners, a popular band that pays homage to The Temptations, Four Tops, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and more. The glitterati, red-carpet event will also include a cocktail reception, a formal dinner, and a silent auction with luxurious gifts, memorabilia, and vacation packages. This year’s gala honoree is, Norma Jean Abraham and emmy-award-winning journalist and News Anchor, Cynthia Demos, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the star-studded affair. Tickets are $500 per person.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group Collecting New Unwrapped Children’s Toys 12/12/22

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Craig Zinn Automotive Group Collecting New Unwrapped Children’s Toys
Monday, 12/12/2022-12/19/2022, 09:00 am-09:00 pm
Toyota of Hollywood
1841 N. State Road 7,
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
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In the spirit of the giving season, Craig Zinn Automotive Group is collecting new, unwrapped children’s toys at all five of its dealerships, including Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Acura of Pembroke Pines and Subaru of Pembroke Pines, through Monday, Dec. 19. All donations to the toy drive will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Donations may be dropped off during open hours at any of the five Craig Zinn Automotive Group dealerships.

The Craig Zinn Automotive Group is committed to its ongoing support of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the work it does to save the lives of children, regardless of age or medical complexity. The holiday toy drive is one of many Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital initiatives supported by the Craig Zinn Automotive Group in a quest to make the community a better place for all.

Join the Kendra Gives Back Event in benefit of Les Dames d’Escoffier 12/9/22

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Join the Kendra Gives Back Event in benefit of Les Dames d’Escoffier
Friday, 12/09/2022-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm

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Virtual Location
Cost: Free

Join Les Dames d’Escoffier for a Kendra Scott Virtual Styling Session to raise funds for the organization on Friday, December 9th from 7- 8 pm ET! To participate join the link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84204574486

For more information: https://ldei.org/

Daer Cares Toy Drive 12/2/22, 12/3/22, 12/4/22, 12/9/22, 12/10/22, 12/11/22

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Daer Cares Toy Drive
Friday, 12/02/2022-12/11/2022, 10:00 pm-03:00 am
DAER South Florida
1 Lucky St,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $30

DAER Cares has teamed up with Neighbors 4 Neighbors for the holidays to host its first annual toy drive beginning Friday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 11.

Kick off the season of giving by bringing joy to a child in need while gaining free admission into the DAER Dayclub or Nightclub.

Bring a new unwrapped non-plush toy for children, infants to 18 years old, or make a donation at the door by texting daercares to 41444 (minimum $30).
To gain free admission into DAER Dayclub or Nightclub, a donation receipt must be shown at the door located at the DAER main entrance inside the Guitar Hotel during the clubs operating hours.

Join Neighbors 4 Neighbors and DAER Cares team for an onsite celebration Friday, December 9, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. to show your support. Live entertainment for the evening will be provided by rapper DaBaby.

Toys, gift cards and monetary donations collected by Neighbors 4 Neighbors will benefit local families in need.

FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon 12/9/22

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FLITE Center 5th Annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon
Friday, 12/09/2022-, 11:30 am-01:30 pm
Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84,
Davie, Florida, 33317
Website
Cost: $75 for government employees; $100 general public

FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding vulnerable youth and those aging out of foster care for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination, will host its fifth annual Signature Grand Heroes Luncheon on Friday, December 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event, held at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84 in Davie), will be hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Gio Insignares.

The luncheon will honor FLITE Center’s partners, funders and frontline staff from collaborating organizations who support and dedicate their lives to impacting youth in South Florida’s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care. More than 500 celebrants are expected to attend. The growing organization recently expanded its professional team and services into West Palm Beach and celebrated the grand opening of its facility at 816 Ninth Street.

“FLITE Center is proud to acknowledge and honor our heroes – those individuals, companies and partner organizations who are committed to helping us create a better life for South Florida youth in need of a new path,” said Christine Frederick, CEO of FLITE Center. “Last year, we assisted close to 2,400 young adults in the Transitional Independent Living (TIL) System of Care with access to unlimited services all under one roof. We are grateful for the ongoing support that allows us to continue positively impact and guide young adults toward a brighter future.”

This year’s honorees and their respective award categories are:

• Christina L. Spudeas, Retired Executive Director, Florida’s Children First and Mrs. Sandra Jackson and Mr. Darian Jackson – Albert & Beatriz Miniaci Lifetime Heroes Award
• Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit – UKG Ultimate Acts of Kindness
• Broward College – Gore Family Memorial Foundation You Matter Award
• SunServe and Our Fund Foundation – Memorial Healthcare System Collaborator of the Year
• Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, Human Trafficking Intervention & Awareness Expert – TIL System of Care Impact Award
• Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Health Foundation of South Florida – TIL System of Care Hero Award
• Uniyah Gollett and Anthony Dyles – TIL Youth Heroes Awards
• Frontline Staff from Collaborating Organizations in the TIL System of Care – Unsung Heroes

Tickets are $100 per person ($75 for government agency employees) and are available for purchase online at flitecenter.org/luncheon2022.

For more information or to secure a sponsorship, please contact DeAnn Hazey, CFRE, Chief Development Officer at (954) 530-4686 or deann@flitecenter.org.

Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs 3/31/23

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Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs
Friday, 03/31/2023-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Seminole Hardrock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $125.00

Ann Storck Center, a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to host its 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Event on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Having garnered a reputation as one of South Florida’s most sought-after fundraising events, and back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom in Hollywood, Florida. South Florida’s community leaders, philanthropists and influencers will be among the 250 guests.

This year’s event will honor Susan Renneisen, vice president of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event will raise awareness, funds and “glasses” for the Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs.

Taking place from 6–10 p.m., the event will include local tastings featuring South Florida’s top restaurants, breweries, and bakeries. In addition, guests will enjoy live entertainment, plus live and silent auctions offering luxury items ranging from unique travel opportunities and elegant jewelry to memorabilia and lifestyle experiences. Cocktail attire is required.

Since its inception, Ann Storck Center’s Celebrity Chefs Event has raised nearly $5.5 million dollars to support Ann Storck Center’s mission, which is throughout all of its programs and services to discover ability and build independence so that individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives.

Single tickets for the 2023 event are $125. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $500–$20,000. For more information regarding tickets and sponsorships, visit annstorckcenter.networkforgood.com/events/49953-27th-annual-ann-storck-center-s-celebrity-chef-s.

Restaurants, breweries, and bakeries wishing to participate in the event, at no charge, can apply at annstorckcenter.org/restaurantschefs2023.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is located at 1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314. For more information about Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event, visit annstorckcenter.org/aboutchefs2023.

An Intimate Evening with Jeffrey Osborne 12/4/22

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An Intimate Evening with Jeffrey Osborne
Sunday, 12/04/2022-, 07:00 pm-
Stage 954 at The Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd,
Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Website
Cost: $65-$150

The Embrace Girls Foundation presents An Intimate Evening with Jeffrey Osborne on Sunday, December 4 at 7 p.m. Five decades into a genre-crossing and prolific career, Osborne’s chart-topping hits include “On the Wings of Love,” “‘Back in Love Again,” “Love Ballad” and more.

The special benefit concert returns by popular demand to raise funds for the non-profit that provides uplifting, girl-centric programming for hundreds of girls in public and private elementary and middle schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Tickets are $65-$150 pp. Must be 21+ to attend.

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 21st Annual Power Lunch on Jan. 19 1/19/23

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The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 21st Annual Power Lunch on Jan. 19
Thursday, 01/19/2023-, 11:30 am-01:00 pm
Global Grille at First Baptist
301 East Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 125

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 21st Annual Power Lunch at the Global Grille at First Baptist on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 11:30 a.m. The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999.

The 21st Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County. David Lawrence Jr., founder of The Children’s Movement of Florida and former publisher of the Miami Herald will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor United Way of Broward County ReadingPals as the volunteer honoree, the Leslie L. Alexander Foundation as the foundation honoree and Valley Bank as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Where:
Global Grille at First Baptist
301 East Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

When:
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost:
Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.

How:
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/powerlunch/.

For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact
Director of Special Events Jennifer Swercheck at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org.

About Jack & Jill Center
Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 26,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) new state-of-the-art elementary school building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life and be one of the highest-performing schools in Broward County. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org, https://www.instagram.com/jackjillcenter/, https://www.facebook.com/jackjillcenter, https://twitter.com/jackjillcenter, or call 954.463.8772.

About Friends of Jack & Jill Center
The Friends (Auxiliary Board) of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million through membership and events and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of children and families. For more information about Friends of Jack & Jill Center, visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/joinus/friends/.

10th Annual Support-A-Scholar Celebration 11/18/22

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10th Annual Support-A-Scholar Celebration
Friday, 11/18/2022-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm
Loews Coral Gables Hotel
2950 Coconut Grove Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: 300

After more than 30 years of serving our community, we are inspired and excited to be moving into our 10th year of ELEVATING our Scholars through the impact of our Support-A-Scholar campaign. This year we not only party for a purpose, but herald a milestone! A birthday party not to be missed, get ready for dancing, culinary delights, positive people, good vibes, and lasting impact…. it’s time to get breakalicious!

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand 12/1/22

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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand
Thursday, 12/01/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; tickets available through participating charities

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand returns for its 16th high energy year on Thursday, December 1, from 6 – 9 p.m. This year highlights a stellar roster of prominent men who are making a positive impact in our community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community-at-large.

The 2022 Men of Style who are graciously donating their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Chris Caputo, Wilton Manors City Commissioner (The Pride Center at Equality Park)
• David Cooley, Owner/Agent, State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Pompano Beach (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Gregg Goldstein, Chief Strategy Officer, EM Consulting Group (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Andre Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America (Florida Children’s Theatre)
• David Greenberg, President, Greenberg Capital and Strategic Advisor, Florida Panthers Hockey Team (Junior Achievement of South Florida)
• Chris Hawk, Interventional Cardiologist, MSPB Cardiology Group (Jack & Jill Center)
• Jorge Hernandez, Vice President of Supply Chain Services and Chief Procurement Officer, Broward Health (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Mike Linder, Owner, SilverLining Inflight Catering, JET Runway Café, YOT, Canyon and Event Effects Group (Kids In Distress)
• Justin Nepola, Attorney, Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Law (FLITE Center)
• David Smith, Executive Vice President and CFO, Memorial Healthcare System (Art and Culture Center/Hollywood)
• Marc Spoto, AVP of Marketing, JM&A Group (HANDY)
• Andrew Wurtele, Private Investor (Heart Gallery of Broward County)

The celebration includes gourmet selections from area restaurants and an open bar with Stoli Vodka, wines from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and award-winning original Miami handcrafted spirits from HARRY BLU’S®. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show hosted by WPLG Local 10 Anchor Nicole Perez that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. The party continues from 9 p.m. at Blue Martini.

Event contributors of Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand are BBX Capital as title sponsor, Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, Memorial Healthcare System, Dillard’s, Macy’s, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, WPLG Local 10, Stoli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, HARRY BLU’S® , The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Arc Culinary, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Sicilian Oven, Blue Martini, Hof’s House of Sweets, Canyon, Funky Buddha and YOT Bar & Kitchen.

Tickets, available through the participating charities and online, are $150 per person including complimentary valet parking. Online voting for one’s favorite man of style is $25 per vote and is also available by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style-2022. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution.

St. John Bosco Clinic 30th Anniversary 4/21/23

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St. John Bosco Clinic 30th Anniversary
Friday, 04/21/2023-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
La Merced Cultural Center at the Corpus Cristi Campus
730 NW 34th St,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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On Friday, April 21 7-11PM, join St. John Bosco Clinic for its 30th anniversary under the stars for an evening of epicurean delights, music and dancing to celebrate 30 years of providing FREE healthcare to the uninsured and underserved of Miami-Dade County. Dress code: Miami chic

SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation 11/5/22

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SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
SAGA Shade + Art Gateway Activation
1900 E Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost:

Join us Saturday, November 5th to present the first ever Shade + Art Gateway Activation (SAGA) behind the Gateway Shopping Plaza

This FREE Saturday family-friendly pop-up from 4-8 pm features dozens of vendors, performing artists and more benefits the Taskforce Fore Ending Homelessness too

Pink Pool Party at The Marker 10/21/22

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Pink Pool Party at The Marker
Friday, 10/21/2022-, 04:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William St.,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Website
Cost: Free

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, recently listed as the #1 resort in the Florida Keys by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award, is excited to host a Pink Pool Party to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This perfectly pink event will be on October 21 from 4-7 p.m for an afternoon full of good vibes for a good cause

At this free event, guests can enjoy a silent auction, pink drink specials, Key West pinks pizza specials, and live entertainment from local SoCal-style Reggae band, Channel 3.

Right in the heart of Old Town Key West, the Marker’s three sparkling pools bring guests an island paradise ambiance without ever having to leave the resort. For those who like to explore, the Marker is just steps from the waterfront boardwalk, al fresco dining, buzzing outdoor bars and fishing charters.

MDD x Leanda Rapha Ride 10/29/22

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MDD x Leanda Rapha Ride
Saturday, 10/29/2022-, 07:00 am-10:00 am
Jungle Plaza
3801 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Cost: free

Peddle with a purpose! Leanda Cave, former pro triathlete, coach and 4x World Triathlon Champion, has been sponsored by The Miami Design District for the Ultraman World Championship. With this sponsorship, Leanda will raise critical funds to benefit Sylvestor Comprehensive Cancer Research Center. Join the charitable cause and ride for the cure alongside Leanda and Rapha!

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families 11/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th Annual History Makers Fundraiser Honoring Ted Drum & the Drum, Clark and Cox families
Thursday, 11/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: $125

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating its 60th year of stewardship of our community’s past, has announced Ted Drum and the Drum, Clark and Cox families as honorees for its 26th annual History Makers fundraiser set for Thursday, November 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. This yearly special event commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale, now.

For over 70 years, Fort Lauderdale native Ted Drum and his extended family have made significant contributions to the development of the City of Fort Lauderdale through political leadership and prosperous marine, hospitality, and real estate ventures.

Ted Drum was born in Fort Lauderdale in 1938, and Bob Cox arrived in 1946 aboard an 85-foot deep-draft motorsailer. Looking for dockage that would accommodate the boat led him to a naval station on the Intracoastal near 17th Street. A series of fortuitous events, perseverance and engineering expertise on Bob’s part led to his establishment of what would become the Lauderdale Marina.

The Drum and Cox families merged in the early ‘60s when Ted met and married Carol Clark, Bob Cox’s daughter. Soon thereafter, Ted left for Vietnam and returned home seven years later as a decorated combat company commander and captain. The family grew the marina property to include homes for Drum Realty, which Ted’s father Harlan established in 1951, and the 15th Street Fisheries restaurant, established with Carol’s brothers John and Macdonald Clark. One might thing that Bob Cox would have had enough to occupy his time during these years with the marina and other business enterprises. However, seeing a need for leadership in Fort Lauderdale he found time to serve on the city commission and as mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 1986 until 1991.

During this time, Ted and Carol, while raising two children, grew Drum Realty and established a reputation for themselves, and their business, for integrity and fair dealing. Their children, Lorrie Drum Roschman and Kelly Drum continue that reputation as current owners of the family businesses. While Carol sadly passed away in 2011, Ted has remained active in real estate in Fort Lauderdale and Drum Realty continues, today, as does Lauderdale Marina and 15th Street Fisheries, which operate under the umbrella of The Shipyard. These enterprises remain family businesses with Ted’s son, Kelly, as president of the Shipyard and of 15th Street Fisheries and Scott Clark, Bob Cox’s grandson, serving as president of Lauderdale Marina. Currently, eight other Drum, Clark, and Cox family members are involved at The Shipyard. The Drum family expanded in 2015, when Ted married Kathy Molinet. Since then, Ted and Kathy, while remaining busy in their careers, carve out ample time to enjoy their shared passion of boating and travel.

Previous History Maker honorees have included Denison Yachting, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th annual History Makers is sponsored by 15th Street Fisheries, Lauderdale Marina, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lank Oil, Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, Hudson Family Foundation, Boston Whaler, and Roschman Enterprises (Platinum sponsors), Drum Realty, Juliet Clark, Denison Family & Denison Yachting, Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Marrinson Group, Moss & Associates and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Visionary sponsors) and ASTA Parking, Cleveland Clinic, Fish’s Wholesale, Gray Robinson, Kelley Law Firm, Lago Mar, Walt McCrory, The Molinet Family, Nova Southeastern University, Nor-Tech, Pool Doc, Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Soflo Boats, Stiles Corporation, Travel Host Fort Lauderdale, Tripp Scott, Stephanie Toothaker and USB (Trailblazer sponsors). Friends of sponsors include Art Bengochea, Juliet & Michael Bluestein, Cloud 9, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Designer Sign Systems, Egan Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Fanizzi & Co., Bob Golden, Hooper Construction, Gordon James, Keefe McCullough, Robert Kozich, Lauderdale Boat Yard, Alan & Susie Levan, Kate Lochrie & Captain Clay Thomas, Merrimac Ventures, Miller Construction, Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, The Pillars, Ed Smoker, Stephens Distributing Company, Total Marine Solutions, UStransact, LLC, Jennifer Uustal, and Vintage Wine Estates.

Tickets for History Fort Lauderdale’s 26th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $125 each and are available to purchase online at bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2022.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter at @FTLHistory.

Subaru of Pembroke Pines to Host Dog Appreciation ‘Pawty’ and Adoption Event 10/23/22

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Subaru of Pembroke Pines to Host Dog Appreciation ‘Pawty’ and Adoption Event
Sunday, 10/23/2022-, 01:00 pm-03:00 pm
Subaru of Pembroke Pines
16100 Pines Blvd.,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027
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Cost: Free

As part of its ongoing commitment to community efforts, Subaru of Pembroke Pines will host a Dog Appreciation Pawty and Adoption Event on Sunday, Oct. 23. Guests are invited to bring their furry friend to celebrate Subaru Loves Pets Month with a pet costume contest and fun-filled giveaways. The event is free and open to the public.

October kicks off Subaru Loves Pets Month. This event is a part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, which is dedicated to improving the safety and well-being of animals in communities and getting animals out of shelters and into loving homes. To celebrate, Subaru of Pembroke invites the community to enjoy food trucks, music and giveaways. For those who are yet to be pet parents, Subaru of Pembroke Pines invites attendees to consider adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Broward County, who will be present with a selection of pets for adoption. The Humane Society of Broward County will benefit from a $100 donation from Subaru of Pembroke Pines for every pet adopted.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group and Subaru of Pembroke Pines proudly support the Humane Society of Broward County in its quest to help find loving homes for pets. The Humane Society of Broward County is committed to supporting the lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services and education and serves as a hometown charity for the Subaru Share the Love campaign. Among its many initiatives, Subaru of Pembroke Pines is proud to help this incredible organization and provide services to animals in need.

YMCA of South Florida’s Veterans Day Breakfast 11/11/22

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YMCA of South Florida’s Veterans Day Breakfast
Friday, 11/11/2022-, 09:00 am-10:30 am
Bonaventure Town Center Ballroom
16690 Saddle Club Road,
Weston, Florida, 33326
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Cost:

The annual breakfast, in partnership with the City of Weston, features U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Commander, Harvard University graduate and six-time Paralympic Medalist Dan Cnossen as the keynote speaker. During his powerful presentation, Cnossen will inspire attendees with stories of how leadership, motivation and mental strength helped him fight for his life and guided him through many challenges after losing his legs during a military mission in Afghanistan over a decade ago.

According to data from the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, out of the 19.1 million total veterans in the U.S., almost 10% or 1.4 million live in Florida, making it the third largest veteran population in the nation. It is because of this, that the special benefits offered by the Y to the military and their families living in South Florida are more important than ever. Through the YMCA’s military membership, families can spend quality time together, meet other military families and enjoy the Y’s membership offerings in a supportive environment. Military benefits include opportunities for paid employment and as volunteers, facility usage for training purposes, health and wellness seminars and cross promotions of shared resources.

This year’s Veterans Day Breakfast is sponsored by Milner; Spirit Airlines; Bonaventure Town Center Club; Bank of America; Downtown Photo Live; Memorial Healthcare System; TD Bank; America’s Office Source, Inc.; Broward Health; Brown & Brown Insurance; Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.; The Dylan Schopp Sunshine Foundation; Healthy Partners; and RumbergerKirk.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Aimee Fretwell at AFretwell@YMCASouthFlorida.org or 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.

W Miami Presents: Bollyjazz & Women Networking 10/15/22

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W Miami Presents: Bollyjazz & Women Networking
Saturday, 10/15/2022-, 09:30 am-11:00 am
W Miami
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost:

Embrace the power of dance with Pooja Uberoi on Saturday, October 15 for a powerful morning Bollyjazz session at W Miami. Following the dance session and in partnership with Chicas Guapas, W Miami is hosting an exciting networking opportunity for women on the terrace of its signature restaurant ADDiKT. Bring your gals and build relationships while indulging in ADDiKT Modern Kitchen’s complimentary snacks and beverages. You are also welcomed to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by discovering their special menu including delicious bites such as the Pink Pancakes or the Lady in Pink, which feature cold-smoked salmon and pink herb crème on everything toast. Top off these pink items with the Pink Mojito for a high-energy and motivating experience. A portion of the proceeds from these items will be donated to breast cancer research

Only a limited number of tickets are available. Attendees must RSVP via Eventbrite to attend. In case of rain, the event will move indoors to the Great Room at W Miami.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 1 Hotel South Beach 10/1/22

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the 1 Hotel South Beach
Saturday, 10/01/2022-10/31/2022, 12:00 am-12:00 am
1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: Free

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 1 Hotel South Beach has partnered with Pink Flamingo Rose to support the fight against breast cancer. Join as at 1 Beach Club or Watr as we sip for a cause & raise funds. 25% of the partnership sales will go to the Susan G. Komen organization.

Light Up the Night Concert with Pink Luminous Breast 10/19/22

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Light Up the Night Concert with Pink Luminous Breast
Wednesday, 10/19/2022-, 06:30 pm-09:30 pm
New Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove
3000 Florida Ave, Miami, FL 33133,
Miami, Florida, 33133
Website
Cost: 275

Join us for an unforgettable candlelight concert and the lighting of the iconic Coconut Grove Mayfair House “PINK” in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Cocktails, light dinner, and more.

100% of proceeds go to the Pink Luminous Advocacy Project a 501c3 charity whom is dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer through its breast awareness app, published and peer-reviewed clinical trials on transillumination, donating thousands of devices to survivors and clinics all over the world.

A percentage of the proceeds will go to Baptist Health Foundation in support of Miami Cancer Institute.

The 27th Annual Make A Wish Ball 11/5/22

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The 27th Annual Make A Wish Ball
Saturday, 11/05/2022-11/06/2022, 06:30 pm-03:00 am
The InterContinental® Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Cost:

This year’s guests can anticipate a live musical performance by a headlining celebrity guest artist. Past musical performances have included Jennifer Hudson, Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Diana Ross, Adam Lambert, Joan Jett, Melanie Amaro, Wyclef Jean, Macy Gray, the late Natalie Cole, D.J. Irie, and Snoop Dogg.

13th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée 11/5/22

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13th Annual Ghost Light Society Soirée
Saturday, 11/05/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Parker
707, N.E. 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $250 – $500 (single tickets)

This year’s galactic-themed event, “Soirée in Space” presented by UKG, is set for Saturday, November 5 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Parker, 707 N.E. 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale. More than 250 guests will enjoy an out-of-this-world evening filled with dining, dancing and musical entertainment in the unique setting of The Parker stage. Proceeds will benefit the Broward Center’s Arts-in-Education Programs.

Founded in 2009, the Ghost Light Society’s mission is to engage and inspire a new generation of patrons to take an active role in promoting, celebrating and supporting the performing arts. To date, the group’s annual Soirée has raised more than $1.2 million to support the Broward Center’s arts-in-education programs for Broward County students.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor UKG, the Soirée is generously supported by Platinum Sponsors Akerman LLP, AutoNation, Crowe LLP, JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and MDW Communications, as well as a number of Gold and Silver Sponsors.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, with individual tickets starting at $250. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3rsvl1H.

For more information, visit www.ghostlightsociety.org or email ghostlight@browardcenter.org.

Motwani Gala to Raise Funds for Hospitality Students at Broward College 10/27/22

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Motwani Gala to Raise Funds for Hospitality Students at Broward College
Thursday, 10/27/2022-, 06:30 pm-10:00 pm
Conrad Fort Lauderdale
551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $400 individual ticket

To support students in their pursuit of a career in hospitality, the Motwani family will host the annual R. Motwani Family Gala from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale to raise funds for students enrolled in the R. Motwani Family Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Broward College.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner and an evening filled with successful student accomplishments. Tickets and sponsorships are available at giving.broward.edu/gala.
“It’s important to recognize the Motwani family and the positive impact they have had on our students,” said Paul Moore, Ed.D., Esq., Dean, Business & Management Studies at Broward College and the R. Motwani Family Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Management. “Through the incredible generosity of the Motwani family, our students have access to internships, scholarships, guest speakers who are leaders in the industry and hands-on field trip opportunities.”

The Academy, established three years ago, is a memorial tribute to Ramesh “Bob” Motwani by Ramola and sons Nitin and Dev Motwani to honor the patriarch’s legacy, leadership and commitment to the hospitality industry.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit 10/29/22, 10/30/22

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Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration and Food Drive to Benefit Branches Nonprofit
Saturday, 10/29/2022-10/30/2022, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
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Cost: Free

Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables’ premier destination for fine shopping and dining, invites families to enjoy seasonal fun festivities during its Fall Celebration and Food Drive on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The special event will benefit Branches, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing opportunities to hardworking families and their children to help them break the cycle of generational poverty.

Guests of all ages will enjoy games on the green, live music, a special pumpkin patch photo opportunity and a Farmer’s Market (Sunday only). Shops at Merrick Park is encouraging attending families to bring a non-perishable Thanksgiving food item (instant mashed potatoes, boxed/bagged stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned green beans and sweet potatoes, canned/jarred gravy) for donation to Branches. The charity will also offer gift bags containing Thanksgiving meal “fixings” for a $10 donation.

After a fun-filled day of activities and shopping, families can unwind at a variety of restaurants at Shops at Merrick Park including Yard House, Sea Grill, C’est Bon, Villagio Restaurant, Sawa Restaurant & Lounge, Perry’s Steakhouse and Ecléctico Restaurant & Agave Bar.

Shops at Merrick Park’s Fall Celebration is sponsored by Belmont Village Senior Living.

For more information about Shops at Merrick Park, call (305) 529-1215, visit www.shopsatmerrickpark.com. Follow Shops at Merrick Park on Facebook at facebook.com/shopsatmerrickpark, on Instagram @shopsatmerrickpark and on twitter @ShopMerrickPark.

Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration 10/18/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, 10/18/2022-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: $120

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a non-profit volunteer-based organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a reception honoring founding member and benefactor Francie Bishop Good and other founding members on Tuesday, October 18, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The elegant evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard followed by the 6:30 p.m. celebration and program in the Mary Porter Ballroom. Special guest speakers will be Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of Broward Center for the Performing Arts and MC Darius Daughtry, founder of the Art Prevails Project. The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre will give a special performance to commemorate the evening.

FAB is supported by membership whose dues go toward grants that preserve and cultivate the arts in Broward County. FAB is also supported by its corporate partners BBX Capital, New River Fine Arts, Northern Trust, PNC Bank, Weston Jewelers, Pallant Insurance Agency, Casa D’Angelo, Tim Singer Realty and Twig, Trade & Tribunal.

Tickets are $120 for both members and non-members and include complimentary parking. To RSVP (by October 15), please visit fundingartsbroward.org/buytickets. For additional information, please contact fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

14th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Inspiration Gala 10/26/22

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14th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Inspiration Gala
Wednesday, 10/26/2022-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 Southeast 12th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Buy Tickets
Cost: $300 (pp); $2500 (table of 10)

Join Guy Harvey and Jessica Harvey, along with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation’s (GHOF) closest friends, research partners, and business associates, for an evening of delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, and celebrations at the 2022 GHOF Ocean Inspiration Gala. Attire is island cocktail.

Get great deals on original artwork, exciting trips, and unique gift items in the live and silent auctions, with proceeds benefitting the innovative education programming, marine research, and conservation work of the GHOF.

Each year, the GHOF honors researchers, anglers, divers, and conservationists who have demonstrated a lifetime of appreciation for the world’s natural resources and have worked to instill that appreciation in the next generation.

Tickets are $300 per person, and a table of 10 is $2,500. To purchase tickets, visit http://bidpal.net/GHOF2022 or email info@ghof.org

A Very Merry Holiday Gala – CMTA 12/9/22

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A Very Merry Holiday Gala – CMTA
Friday, 12/09/2022-12/09/2022, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
The Goral Gables Woman’s Club
1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Website
Cost: Tiered Starting at $95

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Join us on December 9th at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun for the whole family! Dinner and drinks, pictures with Santa, a silent auction, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Mario Saporta! This event is hosted by CISCA’s Sweet Spot in partnership with the CMTA. Let’s celebrate the most wonderful time of year and support a worthy cause!

“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County 10/13/22

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“Eat Your Heart Out,” A Culinary Feast to Benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Thursday, 10/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person; includes complimentary valet parking

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are on sale, now, for “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment on Thursday, October 13, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. This year’s highly anticipated event that benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children, will honor City Furniture as its Child Advocate of the Year. Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, will host this year’s social occasion.

While the list of restaurants keeps growing, Heart Gallery of Broward is pleased to welcome Andy’s Live Fire Grill & Bar, Canyon, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Funky Buddha, Hellenic Republic, Lips, Press & Grind, S3, Season’s 52, Sicilian Oven, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Capital Grille, Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar and Wilton Creamery. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will offer an exclusive wine bar while Harry Blu’s Gin and Stoli will craft cocktails as part of the open bar atmosphere. Live entertainment will be provided by songstress Laura Vivas, a former contestant NBC’s The Voice.

City Furniture, this year’s “Eat Your Heart Out” honoree, is a leading furniture and home accents retailer with 20 statewide showrooms and an online presence dedicated to style and value. Through its #CITYCARES program, the company gives 5% of its profits, annually, back to nonprofit organizations that foster a sense of home, service, education, health and diversity.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a variety of raffle prizes including a three-night Lago Mar suite stay including breakfast for two each morning and dinner plus additional gifts, two annual Water Taxi passes and three roundtrip airfares for two to anywhere Spirit Airlines flies.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 9th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.

Event sponsors and contributors include City & Shore magazine, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, OutClique magazine, WPLG Local 10, Advanced Roofing, BBI – Burdette Beckmann Inc., Hudson Family Foundation, Las Olas Capital Advisors, Modular Office Environments, The Related Group, Blue Truck Productions, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Harry Blu’s Gin, Stoli, Team Enterprises, KO Lawyers, The Moss Foundation, Spirit Airlines, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke & Partners, RE Analyst and Water Taxi.

Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Raffle tickets are $50 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.heartgalleryofbroward.org/get-involved/eat-your-heart-out. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008.

St. John Bosco Clinic 30th Anniversary 11/4/22

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St. John Bosco Clinic 30th Anniversary
Friday, 11/04/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
La Merced Cultural Center at the Corpus Cristi Campus
730 NW 34th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: 200

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On Friday, November 4 7-11PM, join St. John Bosco Clinic for its 30th anniversary under the stars for an evening of epicurean delights, music and dancing to celebrate 30 years of providing FREE healthcare to the uninsured and underserved of Miami-Dade County.

For over 30 years, with the support of our volunteer physician and support staff, the St. John Bosco Clinic has been meeting the basic primary medical needs of the uninsured and underserved of Miami-Dade County. They are committed to providing uncompensated health care; serving as a safety net for those who are unable to access other community services without regard to the person’s race, age, gender, ethnicity or religious affiliation, within the limits of available resources.

The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 21st Annual Power Lunch 9/29/22

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The Friends of Jack & Jill to Present the 21st Annual Power Lunch
Thursday, 09/29/2022-, 11:30 am-01:00 pm
Global Grille at First Baptist
301 East Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: $125.00

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center – a support group of volunteers committed to developing community awareness, fundraising and program assistance for Jack & Jill Center’s children and their families – is excited to host the 21st Annual Power Lunch at the Global Grille at First Baptist on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 11:30 a.m. The event pays tribute to special and outstanding honorees in the South Florida community who helped The Friends of Jack & Jill Center raise over $5 million for high-need children and families in the South Florida community since its inception in 1999.

The 21st Annual Power Lunch is anticipated to be attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County. David Lawrence Jr., founder of The Children’s Movement of Florida and former publisher of the Miami Herald will serve as the event’s guest speaker and Neki Mohan, the vice president of Visit Lauderdale, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

In recognition of their dedication to Jack & Jill Center, the luncheon will honor United Way of Broward County ReadingPals as the volunteer honoree, the Leslie L. Alexander Foundation as the foundation honoree and Valley Bank as the corporate honoree. These awards are bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Jack & Jill Center’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center supports children of high-need working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. Jack & Jill Center has served 26,000 children and families in South Florida since 1942.

Where:
Global Grille at First Baptist
301 East Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

When:
Thursday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost:
Guests may purchase individual tickets for $125 for general admission.

How:
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/event/powerlunch/.

For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, please contact
Director of Special Events Jennifer Swercheck at 954.463.8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org.

About Jack & Jill Center
Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 26,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) new state-of-the-art elementary school building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life and be one of the highest-performing schools in Broward County. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org, https://www.instagram.com/jackjillcenter/, https://www.facebook.com/jackjillcenter, https://twitter.com/jackjillcenter, or call 954.463.8772.

About Friends of Jack & Jill Center
The Friends (Auxiliary Board) of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, Friends of Jack & Jill Center has raised over $5 million through membership and events and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of children and families. For more information about Friends of Jack & Jill Center, visit https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/joinus/friends/.

Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors 10/6/22

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Lips Fort Lauderdale’s “Victor Victoria” benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Thursday, 10/06/2022-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: $100

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will celebrate the return of its annual “Victor Victoria” event benefiting Neighbors 4 Neighbors. This cherished event will feature the role reversal and stage debut of Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6.

Ashley O., Erick Eldridge, Jackie Nepola and Justin Nepola will take on new personas as the ladies of Lips recreate them into pop stars for this one-of-a-kind charitable event. The Lips show-stopping night of entertainment will include a special performance by each of the business and community leaders.

Guests will enjoy a night of fun with a delectable three-course dinner, one cocktail and a special show that is sure to get everyone out of their seats. The $100 donation per person includes tax and gratuity.

Friends, family and supporters can purchase seats and cast a vote for their favorite guest performers at https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. These donations and ticket sales directly benefit Neighbors 4 Neighbors, which was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR Television (then WCIX). Using a combination of resource development, collaboration with service providers and the power of media, they empower our neighbors to use the talents, time and money they have to help others. In the process, they find, as do others, that “Helping Feels Good.”

To purchase tickets or cast a vote for your favorite diva as a donation for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, please visit https://bit.ly/N4NVictorVictoria2022. For more information, please call Neighbors 4 Neighbors at (305) 597-4404.

YMCA of South Florida’s Beach Ball 2022 Gala 9/17/22

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YMCA of South Florida’s Beach Ball 2022 Gala
Saturday, 09/17/2022-, 07:00 pm-11:59 pm
Intercontinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
More Information
Cost: $500 – $10,000

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Presented by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the Y’s signature Beach Ball Gala is set for 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, September 17 at the Intercontinental Miami Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza in downtown Miami.

With Florida hitting a grim new record in 2021 with drownings up by 44%, the most child drownings since 2009, support for water safety education and drowning prevention programs are more critical than ever.

Proceeds from the annual Beach Ball 2022 Gala are directed to the YMCA of South Florida’s Aquatic Financial Assistance, which provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to at-risk children in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

This year’s event is also sponsored by Brown & Brown Miami-Dade, Delta Air Lines, Publix Charities, Bacardi, Related, Cleveland Clinic, Club Med, Milner, UKG, Gulf Building, Pylon, Ryder System, Iberia Bank, and America’s Office Source, among others.

Tickets are $500 each and underwriting sponsorship packages are available at $2,000 (includes two tickets) and $5,000 (includes four tickets). Platinum table sponsorships are available at $10,000 and includes a table for 10 guests.

To purchase tickets, sponsorships and for information on auction item donations, visit https://ymcasouthflorida.org/event/beachball/.

For sponsorship opportunities or additional questions, please contact Aimee Fretwell at AFretwell@YMCASouthFlorida.org or at 954-334-9622, ext. 1045.

• 7:00 p.m. Cocktail reception & wine wall
• 8:00 p.m. Dinner, live musical entertainment, dancing, & live auction

*Cocktail Chic Attire | Complimentary Valet Parking

Let’s “Taco Bout” Brown’s Harbor: Children’s Harbor Builds Awareness for Foster Care Program During Safe Harbor Society Mixer 8/25/22

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Let’s “Taco Bout” Brown’s Harbor: Children’s Harbor Builds Awareness for Foster Care Program During Safe Harbor Society Mixer
Thursday, 08/25/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
Browns Harbor Campus
960 SW 83rd Ave,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33161
Website
Cost: $35

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Join us for cocktails and conversation as we catch up on what’s been happening at Children’s Harbor. The mixer benefits Children’s Harbor and is open to the public. The Safe Harbor Society is actively building a community of “Harbor Keepers,” a team of community advocates ushering in change to enhance the lives of foster children who have been impacted by trauma and neglect.

Tickets are $35 and include cocktails, hors d oeuvres and networking. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3KKdf2c.

Contact: 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

10th Annual ZooRun benefiting West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Zoo Miami Foundation 10/8/22

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10th Annual ZooRun benefiting West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Zoo Miami Foundation
Saturday, 10/08/2022-, 07:30 am-10:30 am
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St.,
Miami, Florida, 33177
Website
Cost: $25+

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Zoo Miami are teaming up to host the 10th Annual ZooRun on October 8, 2022. This year’s event will feature ZooRun5k, ZooKidsDash, Virtual ZooRun5K, and an all-new ZooRun 10k in celebration of the race’s 10th anniversary. Proceeds from ZooRun registrations will benefit Healthy West Kendall and the Zoo Miami Foundation’s Conservation Programs, supporting healthy living and youth education. At the completion of the race, all participants will receive complimentary admission to ZooMiami for the day. The event will take place on-site at Zoo Miami, located at 12400 SW 152nd St Miami, FL 33177.

Ice Cream We Love Benefitting Holtz Children’s Hospital 9/17/22 – 9/18/22

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Ice Cream We Love Benefitting Holtz Children’s Hospital
Saturday, 09/17/2022-09/18/2022, 01:00 pm-05:00 pm
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue,
Bal Harbour, Florida, 33154
Website
Cost: $50

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Ice Cream We Love is a two-day, family-friendly, celebration of all things sweet! Famous ice cream brands from across the nation will come together to help Jackson Health Foundation raise funds for those who are most in need at Holtz Children’s Hospital.

The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s 16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction 9/30/22

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The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s 16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction
Friday, 09/30/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
1401 S. Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s 16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction is set for Friday, September 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at CDTC’s headquarters located at 1401 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The annual fundraising event support of children and families with special healthcare needs. Individual tickets are $75 or $100 for two. Visit childrensdiagnostic.com/ribbons-for-the-children/ for details.

16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction 9/30/22

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16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction
Friday, 09/30/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
1401 S. Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s 16th Annual Ribbons for the Children Art Exhibition & Auction is set for Friday, September 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at CDTC’s headquarters located at 1401 S. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The annual fundraising event support of children and families with special healthcare needs. Individual tickets are $75 or $100 for two. Visit childrensdiagnostic.com/ribbons-for-the-children/ for details.

Feeding South Florida® to Host Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at West Palm Beach’s Okeeheelee Park on Sept. 24 in Celebration of Hunger Action Month 9/24/22

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Feeding South Florida® to Host Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at West Palm Beach’s Okeeheelee Park on Sept. 24 in Celebration of Hunger Action Month
Sunday, 09/24/2022-, 06:30 am-09:00 am
Okeeheelee Park
7715 Forest Hill Blvd.,
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33413
Website
Cost: Registration: $20 / Registration and t-shirt: $35 / Hunger Hero: $250

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Feeding South Florida®, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County in celebration of Hunger Action Month. Returning in-person to the beautiful Okeeheelee Park, hundreds of runners, families, and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South Florida.

Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America®, takes place throughout September and is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in America and inspire others to take action towards ending it. Throughout the month, Feeding South Florida will offer a range of events and activities to encourage South Florida residents to “go orange” and engage in various hunger relief efforts.

Currently, Feeding South Florida is serving more than 1.1 million individuals through its network of partner agencies, Mobile FARMacy, choice pantries, home delivery meal program and distributions across its service area.

Registration for Outrun Hunger opens at 6:30 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. After the race, an award ceremony and a raffle will take place.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. Medals will be given for the top three places in each age category and overall best times for males and females. Those not participating in the race may also support the organization by creating a personalized fundraising page. To create a customized fundraising page, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org/peertopeer. Runners and walkers can also create a custom fundraising page during registration.

26th Annual Be A Voice Luncheon 10/21/22

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26th Annual Be A Voice Luncheon
Friday, 10/21/2022 – 11:00 am
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, Florida 33132
United States
Website

Voices For Children Foundation, along with presenting sponsor Stearns Weaver Miller, will serve as host to attorneys, judges, elected officials, community leaders and volunteers at the 26th Annual Be A Voice Luncheon on Friday, October 21 at 11am at Jungle Island. In addition to raising awareness about the realities children in care face, the organization will honor Vince Castro who served as the Voices For Children Immediate Past Board Chair. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, visit https://beavoice.org or email Kadie Black at kblack@beavoice.org.

Ticket link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E7849&id=18

Charity Bingo Sunday 6/26/22

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Charity Bingo Sunday
Sunday, 06/26/2022, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Hamburger Mary’s Wilton Manor
2426 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Contact Phone Number (754) 779-7424
Website
Entry Fee: no fixed price

Join us for a fun night of bingo benefiting No More Tears!
Seating at 6pm with games starting at 7pm! 2 for 1 drinks 4-7pm!

Booty Bootcamp for Sergio with Starr Hawkins At Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel 6/4/22

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Booty Bootcamp for Sergio with Starr Hawkins At Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Saturday, 06/04/2022-, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: 25

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Family and friends of Sergio Echeverria are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Injury.

Sergio has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, visit: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/18571/

Dog Daze of Summer Yappy Hour at The Marker Key West 6/17/22

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Dog Daze of Summer Yappy Hour at The Marker Key West
Friday, 06/17/2022-, 05:00 pm-07:00 pm
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
200 William Street,
Key West, Florida, 33040
Eventbrite
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Marker Key West, a modern waterfront resort located on the Historic Key West Harbor, will host a “Dog Daze of the Summer” Yappy Hour on June 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. benefiting the animals of the Florida Keys SPCA, a non-profit dedicated to the humane treatment and welfare of animals. The resort offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds for the poolside Yappy Hour, with cooling mats and their very own doggy pools where four-legged furry friends are sure to make a splash. Along with local friendly swimming, guests can enjoy drink specials and raffles which will directly go toward supporting the Florida Keys SPCA. With the dog days of summer approaching in South Florida, man’s best friend can refresh and relax while their humans have some fun of their own at The Marker’s open-air restaurant and bar for al fresco dining. The event is public, welcoming all local friendly dogs to join The Marker for Yappy Hour with drink specials, raffles, summer fun and a pup-tastic day.

Children’s Harbor Edge of Summer Mixer 6/2/22

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Children’s Harbor Edge of Summer Mixer
Thursday, 06/02/2022-06/02/2022, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
Kelley Kronenberg Law Firm
10360 W State Road 84,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33324
Website
Cost: $35

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Children’s Harbor kicks off the summer season with an Edge of Summer Society Mixer at Kelley Kronenberg Law Firm at 10360 W State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m.

The Safe Harbor Society Mixer benefits Children’s Harbor and is open to the public. Tickets are $35 and include cocktails, hors d oeuvres and networking. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3KKdf2c.

The Safe Harbor Society is actively building a community of “Harbor Keepers,” a team of community advocates ushering in change to enhance the lives of foster children who have been impacted by trauma and neglect.

“Our Mixers give us a tremendous opportunity to increase our awareness, spread our message and meet like-minded leaders who want to empower the at-risk children and families in our care with the tools they need to overcome their trauma and grow into healthy, educated and productive adults,” said President/CEO of Children’s Harbor Tiffani Dhooge. “We hope everyone can join us in making a real difference and ultimately changing lives.”

For more information, call 954-252-3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar 5/22/22

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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” Fundraiser at Bahia Mar
Sunday, 05/22/2022-, 11:00 am-02:30 pm
Bahia Mar
801 Seabreeze Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: General tickets: $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets: $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Darlings…set out your Sunday finery and join South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) for a “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser at Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) on May 22. From 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., enjoy music, a fashion show, exclusive shopping and bubbly on the waterfront with a special performance by Erika Norell as Holly Golightly who will rock the runway and open the show in drag-a-licious style.

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with shopping and a Mimosa bar followed by a noon lunch and the fashion show.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, recently named Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ first Partner in the Arts for its affiliated $30 million renovated venue, The Parker, recently concluded its 2021-22 season in spectacular style on April 27. Next up will be its Summer Series Chamber Music Concerts beginning May 26.

The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Breakfast at Tiffany Brunch & Fashion Show” fundraiser is sponsored by Wonderland, Flora Ottimer, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Olivier Salon & Spa, Plumme & Petal, Provacativo Champagne, ShaMoon, Tops & Bottoms Men’s Boutique and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

General tickets for are $150 each and $1,200 for a table of eight. VIP tickets are $225 each and $1,800 for a table of eight. The VIP experience includes front row seats on the runway, Champagne at the table, VIP gift and recognition as table sponsor (if table of 8 or 10 is purchased). Tickets are available to purchase by calling (954) 522-8445, by visiting https://bit.ly/SFSOBreakfastAtTiffanys2022 or by emailing info@southfloridasymphony.org.

YouFit Gyms Benefit For Bradley and Burpee Challenge 4/30/22, 5/1/22

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YouFit Gyms Benefit For Bradley and Burpee Challenge
Saturday, 04/30/2022-05/01/2022, 08:00 am-08:00 pm
YouFit Gyms (ALL locations)
13065 SW 112th Street, Miami, FL 33186,
Miami, Florida, 33186
Website
Cost: $15 for 2-day pass, $5 for burpee challenge, $5 wrist band

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

YouFit Gyms, the popular nationwide fitness chain, kicks off YouFit Lifts with Benefit For Bradley on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 8AM – gym closing (times vary by location)
at all YouFit Gyms locations in Florida and nationwide. YouFit Lifts is an ongoing initiative where YouFit Gyms partners with, and supports, local charities and nonprofit organizations in the communities surrounding their
80 locations across the country.

Benefit for Bradley, will raise funds for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, an organization that plays an integral role in the life of Jose Migenis, Florida Regional Director for YouFit Gyms. Migenis’ son, Bradley, who has been in the care of a team of specialists at Nicklaus Children’s since birth. Bradley was diagnosed with epilepsy, cortical vision impairment and cerebral palsy, conditions that affect his developmental abilities.

Patrons who contribute a $15 donation to the Benefit For Bradley Open House event will receive a 2-day pass to their YouFit Gyms. They will have the opportunity to fuel pre-or post-workout with Bagels & Coffee for Bradley from 8AM – 11AM as well as enjoy all the fitness perks including group fitness classes, Olympic weightlifting platforms, endless cardio equipment, access to YouFit Gyms premium small group training class, HIIT+, as well as be entered to win a year membership to YouFit Gyms.

At 12PM all YouFit Gyms locations will host #BurpeesforBradley Challenge, a 39-burpee challenge. This number signifies the longest number of days in which Bradley has been seizure-free in the past year. Can’t make it in person? Grab your phone and record yourself doing 39 burpees, then post it to social media and tag your friends. Use the hashtags #BurpeesforBradley and #YouFitGyms. If burpees sound too intense, you can still participate by donating $5.

All the proceeds from Benefit For Bradley will be donated to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

All 80 YouFit Gyms location; www.youfit.com to find a location.

https://give.nicklauschildrens.org/areas-to-support/youfit-benefit-for-bradley

Bradley and Family Appearances on Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:30 AM – YouFit Gyms West Kendall, 13065 SW 112th Street, Miami, FL 33186
12:00 PM – YouFit Gyms Flagler, 8311 W. Flagler St., Miami, Florida 33126

Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” 4/25/22

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Funding Arts Broward’s (FAB) “Black & White: A Night At The Museum”
Monday, 04/25/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Facebook
Cost: $75

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fifth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” special event on Monday, April 25, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature an exclusive exhibit tour, live entertainment by Dillard High School Center for the Arts students, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Lux et Veritas, a FAB-funded exhibit, at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale on a private tour by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Lux et Veritas explores a transformative period in contemporary art by focusing on a generation of artists of color who attended Yale School of Art for graduate studies between 2000 and 2010. The exhibition’s title alludes to Yale University’s motto, “Lux et Veritas,” which translates from Latin to “Light and Truth.” In the context of this exhibition, the title references how these artists thought with critical complexity about their work and their movement through institutional structures. Featured artists include Mike Cloud, william cordova, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Abigail DeVille, Torkwase Dyson, John Espinosa, Luis Gispert, Rashawn Griffin, Leslie Hewitt, Loren Holland, Titus Kaphar, Jamerry Kim, Eric N. Mack, Wardell Milan, Wangechi Mutu, Mamiko Otsubo, Ronny Qevedo, Mickalene Thomas, Anna Tsouhlarakis, Shoshanna Weinberger and Kehinde Wiley.

As with similar programs, Yale School of Art, in New Haven, Connecticut, had not been historically diverse, which spurred these art students to form affiliations across the departments of painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography and art history. They filled gaps in the school’s curriculum and counteracted the lack of diversity among the faculty by inviting artists, curators and writers of color as advisors and guest speakers, developing an interdisciplinary forum, publishing art journals, organizing exhibitions and documenting their experiences in video and photography. The relationships they formed at school evolved into communities that networked and provided essential support and feedback for one another, often passing on these efforts beyond graduate study. Their reevaluation of the Western art canon, and commitment to the method and practice of teaching has contributed to a greater recognition of artists of color, challenged stereotypes and enriched the overall shared spaces of learning and thinking about art and the art praxis.

Lux et Veritas provides a public forum in which to address the directions these artists took based on the explorations that began in graduate school and were instilled thereafter in their practice. The exhibition is curated by Bonnie Clearwater, director and chief curator, NSU Art Museum. Mike Cloud (Yale, MFA 2003), william cordova (Yale, MFA 2004), Leslie Hewitt (Yale, MFA 2004) and Irene V. Small, associate professor, Contemporary Art & Criticism, Princeton University (Yale, Ph.D. 2008) are advisors on the exhibition. Oral histories with the artists who attended the School of Art provided significant insight into their experiences, relationships, and work.

Lux et Veritas is presented by S. Donald Sussman and sponsored by Funding Arts Broward.

Champagne and cocktails, culinary delights, and selections by DJ Israel Charles, arts and music program director at Dillard High School Center for the Arts, will add to this festive event. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite black and white cocktail attire.

This event is for FAB members, friends and public supporters of the arts. Tickets for “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” are $75 per person and are available at https://bit.ly/FABNightAtTheMuseum2022. For more information, please call (954) 353-7673 or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

NAMIWalks Your Way Miami 5/21/22

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NAMIWalks Your Way Miami
Saturday, 05/21/2022-, 08:00 am-11:00 am
Maurice A. Ferre Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida, 33131
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

On your feet, participants! Join us as we step into NAMIWalks Your Way 2022, which promises to be our most meaningful event ever. It’s a new day for mental health and we will embrace it together on May 21, 2022, at Maurice A. Ferre Park “Museum Park”.

You won’t want to miss it — a vibrant gathering where inspiration can shine on all of us.

We’ll cheer each other on while raising our voices to be heard, united in our commitment to raise awareness of our cause, funds to drive NAMI Miami-Dade’s free, top-rated programs, and build community in every sense of the word.

NAMIWalks Your Way will be here before you know it, so register today! Let’s open up doors for everyone from every walk of life to have access to the mental health resources and community they deserve.

Mental Health for All — and Always
#Together4MH

Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Presented by Turkish Airlines Returns to Downtown Miami 4/28/22

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Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Presented by Turkish Airlines Returns to Downtown Miami
Thursday, 04/28/2022-, 06:45 pm-09:45 pm
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida, 33132
Website
Cost: $50

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run presented by Turkish Airlines, a
three-circuit 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk with events in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami, returns to Downtown Miami on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:45 p.m.

Now in its 37th year, “Miami’s Largest Office Party” is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size – and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 18 different industries, as well as a t-shirt contest.

Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory.

The event will once again also offer a virtual component for team members, allowing them to complete their distance and submit their finish time on the same day as the in-person event.

NEW for 2022: Late Race Day Registration will be available on site for $75 per participant. Bib, shirt and race materials available on Race Day starting at 1p.m. at the Team FootWorks Registration tent.

Results for the Run from Home run will be posted online at www.MercedesBenzCorporateRun.com.

Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Kicks-Off in Fort Lauderdale 4/7/22

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Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Kicks-Off in Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 04/07/2022-, 06:45 pm-08:00 pm
Huizenga Plaza
32 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: 50

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run presented by Turkish Airlines, a three-circuit 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk with events in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami, kicks-off in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 6:45 p.m.

Now in its 24th year, “Fort Lauderdale’s Largest Office Party” is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size – and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 18 different industries, as well as a t-shirt contest.

Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory.

The event will once again also offer a virtual component for team members, allowing them to complete their distance and submit their finish time on the same day as the in-person event. Results for the Run from Home run will be posted online at www.MercedesBenzCorporateRun.com.

As part of the tri-county race circuit, $1 per participant of the Fort Lauderdale run will benefit United Way.

Vecinos Market x No More Tears Happy Hour 3/16/22

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Vecinos Market x No More Tears Happy Hour
Wednesday, 03/16/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Como Como at Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In spirit of women’s month, Miami’s digital marketplace, Vecinos Market has teamed up with local charity, No More Tears and Dobel Maestro Tequila for a campaign featuring their very powerful annual luncheon committee including Cristina Scarano, Cindy Pearlstein, Ania O. Goldberg, Natalie Corvacho, Lauren Barrington, Christina Sirinyan, Jenny Pimentel. This partnership is a multi-tiered experience that will be kicked off with an in-person event, a rather unique happy hour at the Moxy South Beach where a moderated conversation will take place between a No More Tears survivor, Erin Michelle Newberg and Jilian Sanz alongside Somy Ali, the Founder of the life-saving organization where nobody receives a salary. No More Tears rescues and empowers victims of human trafficking, sex trafficking and domestic violence. Over the years, they have successfully saved 30,000 women, men, children and pets.
100% of the proceeds from the Serena Margarita will also be donated directly to No More Tears in addition to any cocktail made with Dobel Maestro Tequila.

Throughout the month of March, Vecinos Market will donate a percentage of sales from a selection of exclusive gift boxes where each committee member curated their own. Additionally, attendees can donate $1 to No More Tears by subscribing to Vecinos here.

Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami 3/7/22

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Hai for Her hosted by Uchi Miami
Monday, 03/07/2022-03/08/2022, 06:30 pm-09:00 pm
Uchi Miami
252 Northwest 25th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33127
RSVP / Register
Cost: 225

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Hai for Her is a culinary celebration held in conjunction with International Women’s Day that brings together female talent from Hai Hospitality’s family of restaurants across the country to support a worthy cause that offers opportunities for young women to grow, learn and thrive.

In early March of 2020, chefs from across Hai properties assembled at Uchiko for the inaugural Hai for Her dinner benefitting Austin charity, Girlstart. After a 2021 hiatus, Hai for Her returns in grand fashion, this time at Uchi Miami over two nights, March 7th and 8th, 2022. Host Chef de Cuisine Dina Butterfield and Sushi Chef Vicki Rodpai will welcome Hai Hospitality chefs from around the country, including: Uchi and Uchibā Dallas Chef de Cuisine, Rhonda McCullar; Uchi Restaurants Head Pastry Chef, Ariana Quant; and Loro Austin Bar Manager, Katie Arnold to collaborate and create a memorable two night ticketed event and celebration of women forging new paths. Tickets for the event, inclusive of a 10-course Omakase with pairings, are $225 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased via Eventbrite. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade which, for three decades, has been creating positive change for women and girls through advocacy, investment and collective impact. The Vision: A Miami-Dade where power and possibility are not limited by gender.

ArtsUnited Honors Community Leaders during “Dining with the Divas” Celebration & Fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale 3/15/22

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ArtsUnited Honors Community Leaders during “Dining with the Divas” Celebration & Fundraiser at Lips Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 03/15/2022-, 07:00 pm-
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Tickets are $60 per person which includes a three-course dinner, cocktail and show. A cash bar is available.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

ArtsUnited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing quality cultural programming that showcases the LGBTQ community, will honor South Florida community leaders Michael Goodman, Richard Gray, Phil Cordell and Our Fund for advancing the arts during its “Dining with the Divas” Celebration Dinner and Fundraiser set for Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m., at Lips Fort Lauderdale. Lips show hostess Nicolette will emcee the entertaining evening which will also feature guests hosts Niki Lopez, Tedd Davis, Ryan Young and Michael Albetta plus a special appearance by Michael Dean as Cher.

Michael Goodman, an avid supporter of the arts, is currently chair of the Florida Theatrical Association and is an executive committee board member for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. As the founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, he supports Funding Arts Broward, Island City Stage, South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, History Fort Lauderdale and World AIDS Museum. He is past board chair of ArtServe, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Goodman is an honorary board member and past vice chair of Art and Culture Center Hollywood. He is also a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central and Gilda’s Club plus a graduate of Leadership Broward Class XV. A highly respected PR practitioner and marketer, Goodman has received two ArtServe leadership awards, a coveted Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and Art and Culture Center Hollywood’s “Man of the Year 2016” Award.

Richard Gray is the senior vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for Visit Lauderdale. Since the mid-1990s, he has used marketing campaigns to ignite social change. Richard’s vision formed what was the first-ever dedicated LGBT+ marketing campaign at a Destination Marketing Organization in 1995. Under his leadership, the groundbreaking Celebrate You campaign was the first to feature real-life models representing disabled, plus-sized, non-binary, trans, gay, lesbian, straight and dressed in drag. As part of this campaign, black and brown were added to the Pride colors to show commitment and belief in black and brown people, making Visit Lauderdale the first DMO to add these colors. His work with the transgender community lead to Visit Lauderdale being the first DMO to be recognized by the U.N. for support of the transgender community. The recipient of countless honors, most recently he was named
by Out magazine as an OUT 100 Innovator and one of the 100 most influential LGBT+ people in the United States.

Phil Cordell, global head of lifestyle brands/new brand development, Hilton, is one of the nation’s leading hospitality-industry experts. With over 35 years of experience, his finger on the pulse of consumer trends, his forward-thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of successful brand development, Cordell is responsible for the inception and development of new Hilton brands and cultivation and enhancement of existing brands in development. An expert in branding, franchise management and customer service, Cordell has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Entrepreneur magazine, Harvard Business Review, Fox Business, Reuters TV and others, and is a sought-after speaker.

Our Fund Foundation promotes a culture of responsible philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community to make South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties) the most livable community in the country for LGBT people. Launched in 2010 by a small group of committed activist philanthropists in response to the low ratio of philanthropy directed to LGBT organizations in the region, and across the country, Our Fund Foundation has become the 3rd largest LGBT foundation in the country, granting $1,500,000+ annually to worthy non-profit agencies advancing LGBT causes in South Florida.

Attendees will enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast who serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with a popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other signature drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.artsunitedflorida.com. Tickets are $60 per person which includes a three-course dinner, cocktail and show. A cash bar is available.

History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale 3/10/22

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History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System Reception at Galleria Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 03/10/2022-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Tickets are available, now, for the opening reception of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” presented by Memorial Healthcare System on Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd). Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be honored during the preview and recognition ceremony taking place during Women’s History Month and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale. The photography exhibition runs from March 10 – 31 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of six new outstanding women of today including Sebrina María Alfonso, music director for South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, founder and owner of Total Marine Solutions, Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way Broward County, Melanie Dickinson, president and publisher of South Florida Business Journal, Bertha Henry, county administrator for Broward County and Carolyn Michaels, executive vice president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Past pioneering women counterparts to be highlighted include Gertrude Denison (1915-1997), forerunner of Fort Lauderdale’s yachting industry, interior yacht designer for Broward Marine 1960 eventually establishing Yacht Interiors and honored in 1995 with a Showboat magazine lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the marine industry; Ruth Dichtenmueller (1904-1983), teacher, principal, vice president of Community Service Council and general supervisor of Broward County Schools; Anne Kolb (1932-1981), journalist, environmentalist, Florida Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the Year 1978 and the first woman to be elected Broward County Commission chair; Juliette Lange (1882-1977), mezzo soprano, musical comedy star vocalist and choir director at St Anthony’s Church also serving as president of the church’s Women’s Club; Eva Oliver (1883-1964), philanthropist, historian, active suffragette and first woman on the local election board, first president of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club and chair of the committee that named Port Everglades and Lorna Simpson (1913-1995), Fort Lauderdale Daily News columnist, society editor/writer for Daytona Beach Sun-Record and WKAT writer and producer.

Last year’s inaugural Women Trailblazers, Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute, went on to become part of History Fort Lauderdale’s permanent exhibition space housed in the New River Inn.

As part of the special event, Dillard’s will host a pop-up shop with 10% of its sales benefiting History Fort Lauderdale.

“Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County” is presented by Memorial Healthcare System and is sponsored by Galleria Fort Lauderdale, United Way of Broward County, South Florida Business Journal, City & Shore PRIME magazine, Dillard’s, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets for the special March 10 recognition ceremony preview honoring the six local women of today are $35 and are available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 55th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo 3/14/22

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade to Host 55th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo
Monday, 03/14/2022-, 09:00 am-06:30 pm
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Dr.,
Miami, Florida, 33158
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is hosting its 55th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo on Monday, March 14. The tournament offers players the chance to play for fun or at a competitive level. Raffle prizes, complimentary lunch and open bar is included with sponsorship packages and the purchase of a foursome.

Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including its mentoring, educational after-school programs, homework assistance and tutoring, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts and summer and athletic programs, for area youth who need them the most. The 55thAnnual Golf Classic is expected to raise significant funds, as its the signature event for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. Participants can enjoy practicing their swing at the driving range at 10 a.m. Outdoor lunch service begins at 11 a.m. with a complimentary open bar. Players will have the opportunity to enjoy famous Hooters wings on course, cigar samples and demonstrations from La Flor Dominicana Cigars and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company’s finest craft beer being served by Kombi Keg Miami’s Volkswagen Bus. Stretch Zone physical therapists will be on-site to offer warm-up stretch services, contests and much more.

The day will conclude at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, an award ceremony and live raffle draw in Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club’s banquet hall. Guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner, wine and cocktails. Raffle prizes include restaurant, hotel and vacation packages, golf aficionado, memorabilia and more. All golfers will receive complimentary gift bags with a commemorative golf shirt, umbrella, golf balls and other golf necessities. Parking, green fees, cart, and all meals and beverages are all included. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code or golf attire.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade recognizes its 2022 Golf Classic committee members: Tom Bezold, Clint Gulley, Anthony Lopez, Alex Quevedo, Fred Rebozo, Ed Soto, Marc Suarez, Ben Walker, Taylor Walker and Special Events Chair, Olga Guilarte. Committee members steer this popular long-standing Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade fundraiser.

Presenting Sponsors are Carmen Rebozo Foundation and Publix Charities. Double Eagle sponsor is DRRT and the Birdie sponsor is Ocean Bank. Par sponsors include: CCU, LCL Food Services DBA McDonald’s® and LUMENT. Bogey sponsors are Florida Tours and Gullco Enterprises, Inc. DBA McDonald’s®, Green Sponsors and underwriters up to $5,000 include Argo Management, Eller-ITO, Tasco, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, Wells Fargo Advisors and Bermont Gold Wealth Advisory Group of Raymond James. Hospitality sponsors are Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, Hooters and Kombi Keg Miami.

Special pricing for single foursomes will be available for a limited time until Feb. 13, 2022. Sponsorship/underwriting opportunities are available, ranging from $250 to $25,000. A Tee Sign Sponsorship is available for $250. Registration fees are $2,000 for a foursome.

For more information about sponsorship or underwriting opportunities, or to reserve a foursome, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or email rhunter@bgcmia.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit:
www.bgcmia.org, www.facebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsMiamiDade, www.instagram.com/bgcmiamidade, www.twitter.com/BGCMia, www.youtube.com/user/BGCMiamiDade

In its Continued Support of the Local Community, Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is Title Sponsor for the 15th Consecutive Year of Annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic 4/1/22

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In its Continued Support of the Local Community, Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is Title Sponsor for the 15th Consecutive Year of Annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic
Friday, 04/01/2022-, 06:30 am-01:00 pm
The Club at Weston Hills Club
2600 Country Club Way,
Weston, Florida, 33332
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Who/What:
Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV) is serving as the Title Sponsor of the 35th annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic on April 1 benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund at The Club at Weston Hills. This is the 15th consecutive year that FHV is serving as the Title Sponsor of the event. Longtime Weston resident Michael Freedland, Esq., founding partner of Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL, is leading the sponsorship. He is a former president of the Rotary Club of Weston and previously chaired the event for many years.

Throughout the course of FHV’s involvement, the golf tournament has raised over $2 million in scholarships for the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund, which supports local high school seniors who are attending college. One hundred percent of net tournament proceeds go toward the scholarships, presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School and HANDY.

“In addition to a great day of golf, attendees will get to help the leaders of tomorrow achieve their dreams of going to college,” said Keith Petron, chair of the FHVLegal.com Golf Classic. “We are so grateful to our supporters for joining us in making a difference in the lives of our community’s young adults.”

“Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL holds this event very close to its heart, having been involved for so many years and watching hundreds of local students achieve great success because of these scholarships,” said Freedland. “Our firm is proud to once again serve as the Title Sponsor for the 15th consecutive year and work with the Rotary Club of Weston to host a fun and rewarding event.

Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is the title sponsor for the event. Additional sponsors include Acuderm, Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, Gillman Homes, Hooters and more.

When:
Friday, April 1
6:30 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m.: Driving Range Closes
8:30 a.m.: Shotgun Starts
1 p.m.: Awards Banquet

Where:
The Club at Weston Hills
2600 Country Club Way, Weston, FL 33332

Why:
To support the local community in raising funds that will go towards the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund and offer an enjoyable day of golf.

Cost:
Individual Golfer: $600 (one tournament golfer, one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon, two tickets to the drawdown and cocktail event)

Tournament Awards Luncheon (Non-Golfers): $100 (one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon)

How:
To sign up for the golf tournament or for sponsorship information, visit www.westonrotarygolf.com. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com.

About Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL
Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL represents Florida families and those injured in some of the nation’s most significant litigation. Its practice areas include medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective drugs and medical devices, nursing home negligence, birth injury, auto and truck accidents, and premises liability. Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan’s main office is located at 110 SE Sixth St., #2300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Its Weston office is located at 2400 N. Commerce Parkway, #109, Weston, FL 33326. To reach Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, call (954) 467-6400. For more information, visit www.fhvlegal.com.

About Rotary Club of Weston
The Rotary Club of Weston has been a part of the landscape of the City of Weston since 1986, and today is recognized as one of the leading community service organizations in Southwest Broward County. It focuses its community service activities in the areas of Services to Youth (including education / scholarship / learning development) and Services to Families In Need. It addresses the needs of the Southwest Broward community through volunteerism, the application of member skills, organizational resources, and fundraising activities and events. For more information, visit www.westonrotary.com.

Feeding South Florida® to Host 11th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, Presented by JM Family Enterprises at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk 4/2/22

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Feeding South Florida® to Host 11th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, Presented by JM Family Enterprises at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Sunday, 04/02/2022-, 06:45 am-
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk – Charnow Park
300 Connecticut St,
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
Website
Cost: 35

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

Who/What:
On Saturday, April 2, Feeding South Florida®, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its 11th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K presented by JM Family Enterprises. Returning in-person to the scenic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 500 runners, families, and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South Florida. Currently in South Florida, there are over 700,00 food insecure individuals, and 1 in 9 individuals in South Florida remain uncertain about where they will get their next meal.

Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. After the race, an award ceremony and a raffle will take place.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. Medals will be given for the top three places in each age category and overall best times for males and females. Those not participating in the race may also support the organization by creating a personalized fundraising page. To create a customized fundraising page, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org/peertopeer. Runners and walkers can also create a custom fundraising page during registration.

Media is invited to attend and cover the event and may do so
by e-mailing fsf@dureeandcompany.com.

When:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
6:45 – 9 a.m.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m.
Outrun Hunger 5K begins at 7:30 a.m.

Where:
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk – Charnow Park
300 Connecticut St, Hollywood, FL 33019

Cost:
$35 race fee + $4.50 sign-up fee

How:
For more information and to register, participants can visit www.runsignup.com/outrunhunger.

Event sponsorships and in-kind donations are available. For more information, contact Michele Fernandez at 954.518.1818 x1863 or mfernandez@feedingsouthflorida.org.

About Feeding South Florida®
Feeding South Florida is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and the leading domestic hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. Providing support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population, its mission is to end hunger in South Florida by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education. In addition to providing over 90 million pounds of food (75 million meals) to nearly one million individuals through direct-service programs and a local network of over 350 community partners, Feeding South Florida addresses the root causes of hunger and breaks the cycle of poverty through its workforce training, food is medicine and client services programming. Visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org or call 954.518.1818.

Have a Pint for Florida’s National Parks 1/13/22

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Have a Pint for Florida’s National Parks
Thursday, 01/13/2022-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Veza Sur Brewing Co.
55 NW 25th St.,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks is Veza Sur’s charity of the month this January!

Thirty percent of proceeds (wow!) from all beers purchased between 6 – 9 pm will be donated to The Alliance to directly support the essential programs and projects that connect our diverse local Florida communities to the public lands right in their backyards.

This event is free to attend!

About The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks:

We are the official philanthropic partner for Florida’s four national parks: Everglades, Dry Tortugas, and Biscayne National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve.

As The Alliance, we unite those who champion the safeguarding of these spaces, ensuring that Florida remains natural, wild and – most importantly – accessible for all.

We focus the work that we do within the parks upon five key pillars: community engagement, environmental education, exploration, preservation & protection, and restoration.

The scope of work that we have done has reached from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to the inner reaches of the cypress domes and even into classrooms around the country.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration with Harry Connick, Jr. 1/28/22

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration with Harry Connick, Jr.
Friday, 01/28/2022-, 05:30 pm-
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost: $60-$400 (performance only); $750 (VIP package)

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning artist Harry Connick, Jr. lights up the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 28 for the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2022 Annual Celebration, presented by Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel, South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center.

The festivities begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. on the Wendt Terraces at the Huizenga Pavilion. At 7 p.m., the Annual Celebration guests will take their VIP seats in the Au-Rene Theater for Connick’s performance. After the show, the party continues with an elegant dinner and dancing on stage. Proceeds from the evening support the education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center.

The anticipation surrounding the 2022 Annual Celebration was so great that tables for the dinner quickly sold out. VIP tickets are $750 and include the cocktail reception and VIP seating at the performance. To purchase VIP tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3mMflFS. For more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact 954.468.3284 or email Foundation@BrowardCenter.org.

Tickets for the performance only are priced from $60 to $400 with $165 Spirit Club Level tickets. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, The Parker and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222 (option 1) or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Know who you are buying from when you purchase tickets.

Masks are highly recommended for attendees of the event except while eating or drinking. The Broward Center continues to closely monitor the guidance of public health authorities and Cleveland Clinic regarding indoor activities and plan safety protocols accordingly. Specific health and safety guidelines and protocols are subject to change and will be communicated to attendees in advance of the event.

A Night Under the Stars at Everglades National Park 1/22/22

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A Night Under the Stars at Everglades National Park
Saturday, 01/22/2022-01/23/2022, 12:00 pm-10:00 am
Everglades National Park
1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy,
Homestead, Florida, 33034
Website
Cost: $25-50

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Our annual camping event is back and better than ever!

Join us again as “A Night Under the Stars” returns in-person or boldly go where you’ve never gone before if this will be your first time camping at Flamingo. We welcome experienced campers and newbies alike!

Food and refreshments will be provided for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast, with special presentations from the rangers of Everglades National Park taking place throughout your time with us. We’ll also be hosting a special arts & crafts station for our younger campers.

This event supports the ever-expanding range of programs that The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks supports throughout Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve.

Each year, The Alliance funds around 20 programs ranging from youth environmental education and exploration to preservation and restoration. Read more about these programs on our website at www.floridanationalparks.org.

Tickets are $50 per adult and $25 per child under 12 years old, which includes your campsite and food and refreshments for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Ticket sales directly support The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks and the programs that it implements to keep Florida natural, wild, and accessible.

This event is sponsored by Professional Bank.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group to Host Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Southern Florida Kickoff Party 1/10/22

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Craig Zinn Automotive Group to Host Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Southern Florida Kickoff Party
Monday, 01/10/2022-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Lexus of North Miami
14100 Biscayne Blvd,
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

As part of its ongoing commitment to community efforts, Craig Zinn Automotive Group will host Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Southern Florida Kickoff Party at Lexus of North Miami on Jan. 10. Guests are invited to kick off the 2022 season with light bites and refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
Take Steps is the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s fundraising campaign determined to make a positive difference in the lives of every pediatric and adult patient affected by the Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

The event will include the presentation of six awards from the three 2021 Southern Florida Chapter Take Steps events in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach as well as on-site registration to accelerate progress toward cures for 2022.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group and Lexus of North Miami proudly support Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation in its quest to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group Collecting New, Unwrapped Children’s Toys for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 12/20/21

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Craig Zinn Automotive Group Collecting New, Unwrapped Children’s Toys for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Tuesday, 12/07/2021-12/20/2021, 09:00 am-07:00 pm
Toyota of Hollywood
1841 North State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33021,
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Who/What:
As part of its ongoing community efforts and in the spirit of the giving season, Craig Zinn Automotive Group is collecting new, unwrapped children’s toys at all five of its dealerships, including Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, Acura of Pembroke Pines and Subaru of Pembroke Pines, through Monday, Dec. 20. All donations to the toy drive will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Donations may be dropped off during open hours at any of the five Craig Zinn Automotive Group dealerships.

Craig Zinn Automotive Group proudly supports Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the work they do to save the lives of children, regardless of age or medical complexity.

When:
Now through Monday, Dec. 20, 2021

Acura of Pembroke Pines
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays

Lexus of North Miami
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays

Lexus of Pembroke Pines
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sundays

Subaru of Pembroke Pines
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sundays

Toyota of Hollywood
8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Sundays

Where:
Acura of Pembroke Pines
15601 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
(954) 985-2424

Lexus of North Miami
14100 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 526-4677

Lexus of Pembroke Pines
16150 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
(954) 443-2020

Subaru of Pembroke Pines
16100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
(954) 932-7223

Toyota of Hollywood
1841 N. State Road 7 in Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 932-5066

How:
Visit www.czgroup.com for more information.

About Craig Zinn Automotive Group
As president and CEO of Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig Zinn owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, and Acura of Pembroke Pines offering new and used makes and models. The company’s mission is to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience. They are also passionate about community service as evident by their philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of 40+ years, it has made charitable contributions to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Spread Joy Toy Drive, CBS’ Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family 4 the Holidays Operation Elf Program, Subaru’s annual Share the Love event, and Light-Up the Harbor for Children’s Harbor, to name a few. Headquartered out of Hollywood, Florida, the corporate team can be found at Toyota of Hollywood located at 1841 North State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33021 or https://www.czgroup.com/. They can also be found on Facebook at @zinnautogroup.

15th Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand 12/2/21

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15th Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand
Thursday, 12/02/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $150 per person

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand is back – live and in-person – on Thursday, December 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with new special guest host, Jacey Birch, WPLG News Anchor.

For the past 14 years, Galleria has proudly hosted this high energy event which showcases a stellar roster of prominent men who are making a positive impact in our community. Supporters can be there in-person or choose to vote for their favorite man of style with proceeds benefiting 12 respected local charities that impact the quality of life for those they serve and the community at large.

The 12 influential South Florida men who have graciously donated their time and resources to worthy causes and will work the runway on behalf of their participating nonprofits are:

• Tim Bascombe, Founder & CEO, The Bascombe Brokerage (Broward Public Library Foundation)
• Eamonn Caulfield, VP Transformation Services, Ultimate Software (FLITE Center)
• Steve Climie, President, South Aviation Group (Jack & Jill Children’s Center)
• Rory Cooksey, Director of Growth, WheelHouse IT (HANDY)
• Tim Curtin, Executive Director of Community Services, Memorial Healthcare System (Art and Culture Center Hollywood)
• Andrew Koenig, Chief Operating Officer, City Furniture (Covenant House Florida)
• Eric Lachs, Public Information Officer, City of Sunrise (Henderson Behavioral Health)
• Paul Minoff, Shareholder and Litigation Team, Gray Robinson (Leadership Broward Foundation)
• Aaron Rothenberg, Esq., Attorney, Coffey Trial Law (Broward Center for the Performing Arts)
• Matthew Sacco, Government Consultant, Rubin Turnbull & Associates (History Fort Lauderdale)
• Jared Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Broward Health Coral Springs (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)
• Reggie Zachariah, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Kids in Distress)

As an added twist, the 2020 men of style honorees will also take a walk on the runway since they never got to experience the excitement of a live event. Last year, the voting challenge replaced the in-person event and raised nearly $68,000.

Guests will be treated to gourmet selections from Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Moksha Indian Brasserie, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Cucina Caruso and others to be announced. An open bar and live entertainment are also on the menu. The highlight of the evening will be the fashion runway show that will feature the Men of Style honorees wearing the season’s top trending styles from Macy’s and Dillard’s. An afterparty will be held at Blue Martini.

Event sponsors and contributors include South Florida Ford as the title sponsor, Signature Grand as a presenting sponsor, and supporting sponsors Macy’s, Dillard’s, Memorial Healthcare System, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, City & Shore magazine, OutClique, Blue Martini, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille.

In-person event tickets are $150 per person which includes complimentary valet parking. Tickets are only available through any of the 12 participating charities. Online voting, $25 per vote, is available at www.galleriamall-fl.com/events/men-of-style. Online supporters are encouraged to vote for their favorite man/charity by noon on December 2. Online votes and ticket sales count toward the announcement of the winning man of style who will be announced at the live event and receive an additional financial contribution for his designated charity.

Annual Drag-A-Licious Brunch and Holiday Toy Drive Tradition to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center 12/12/21

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Annual Drag-A-Licious Brunch and Holiday Toy Drive Tradition to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Sunday, 12/12/2021-, 11:30 am-
Lips
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd,,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
Website
Cost: Brunch is $38 per person which includes a $10 show cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

– Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host a not-your-ordinary Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) during its Drag-a-licious Brunch on Sunday, December 12, with two show seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped children’s toy to receive a free Lips’ World-Famous Frozen Cosmo during a future visit.

Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center is grateful for Lips which has been committed for years to our organization in support of our kids,” said Ana E. Calderon Randazzo, Ph.D. of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. “Lips offers an amazing, good time and we invite others to join us as we raise funds and collect toys for our families in need!”

Attendees to this festive brunch will have two reasons to enjoy Lips show palace experience. One is to celebrate Lips’ show hostess, Nicolette’s birthday and the other is to support CDTC. Show goers will experience soulful and uplifting music performed by the ladies of Lips who will also serve Lips’ world-famous all-inclusive Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and Champagne.

“We remain committed to collecting toys and raising funds for Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center,” said Yvonne Lamé, Lips founder and co-owner. “Now, especially, we’re embracing the spirit of giving and we encourage the community to join us for this celebratory opportunity to provide local kids with hope for the holidays.”

Guests of Lips always enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast who serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with a popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other signature drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. Brunch is $38 per person which includes a $10 show cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

7th Annual Curetivity Tournament 12/6/21

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7th Annual Curetivity Tournament
Monday, 12/06/2021-, 12:30 pm-
Trump National Doral Miami
4400 NW 87 Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33178
Website
Cost: Various

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Trump National Doral Miami is honored to partner with Curetivity, a non-profit organization formed to assist in the fight against pediatric cancer, at the 7th Annual Curetivity Tournament benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Join us on Monday, December 6, 2021, on the famed Blue Monster golf course as we golf four a cure. Choose from a single spot, round up some friends for a foursome or bring in your company for a corporate sponsorship. All donations are tax-exempt.

To date, Curetivity has raised $25 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ranking the organization as one of the hospital’s largest non-corporate fundraising partners.

9th Annual Support-A-Scholar Celebration 11/13/21

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9th Annual Support-A-Scholar Celebration
Saturday, 11/13/2021-, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
THesis Hotel
1350 S. Dixe Hwy,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Website
Cost: $300-150,000

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Each year our Support-A-Scholar Celebration brings together our dynamic Village from across our host site schools and community. This year we not only party for a purpose, but herald a milestone! A birthday party not to be missed, get ready for dancing, culinary delights, positive people, good vibes, and lasting impact…. it’s time to get breakalicious!

VIP Supercar Show, Auction & Cocktail Fundraiser Together We CAN to Benefit UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment 11/18/21

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VIP Supercar Show, Auction & Cocktail Fundraiser Together We CAN to Benefit UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
Thursday, 11/18/2021-, 06:30 pm-10:00 pm
Supercar Rooms Miami
2022 NW First Court,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $100

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Some of the most rare supercars will be on display for one-night only for the ‘Together We CAN’ supercar show, auction and cocktail fundraiser benefiting the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) which helps individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. This fundraiser is open to the public and tickets are $100 each, with all proceeds benefiting UF Health CAN.

Celebrities, VIPs and car enthusiasts will enjoy a live auction of luxury sports cars, artwork including an NFT, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences including an eight-person dinner with former Heisman Trophy winner and famous football coach Steve Spurrier at his new restaurant, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille. In addition, guests will enjoy a rare chance to marvel at supercars curated in vignettes tied to creative storytelling about UF Health CAN’s mission and ASD statistics.

The cocktail event will feature omakase stations from Uchi Miami, featuring James Beard Award Winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food. Guests can mix and mingle between cocktails bars hosted by Whitley Neill handcrafted gin, Zyr Vodka and Mixology Mixer, a unique, made-in-Miami cocktail subscription club. Vintage Liquor & Wine Bar will serve a portfolio of Orin Swift wines by celebrated winemaker David Phinney.

Co-sponsors of the event include: Prestige Imports / Lamborghini Miami, Ikonick Motors, Ernst Benz, Vossen Wheels, Maranello Autosports, Climate First Bank, Supercar Rooms Miami, Meldon Law, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille and Big Comic Art.

Breaking Cancer 10/24/21

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Breaking Cancer
Sunday, 10/24/2021-, 07:15 am-10:00 am
Jungle Plaza
3801 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33137
Website
Cost: $10.00

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join the Miami Design District as they close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a bang! The neighborhood’s last Fashion Strikes Cancer event is a charity bike ride OR run/walk around our beautiful city. All proceeds from your participation will go in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. All routes (biking and running) will be guided and will begin and end in Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District.

13th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Affair Dinner & Fundraiser 10/29/21

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13th Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Ocean Affair Dinner & Fundraiser
Friday, 10/29/2021-, 06:00 pm-10:00 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 Southeast 12th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Buy Tickets
Cost: $300 per person; $2,500 table of 10

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) will host its 13th annual fundraising banquet to raise awareness of and funds for ocean conservation with an in-person celebration at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. Attire is island cocktail. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tickets are limited.

Each year, the GHOF honors researchers, anglers, divers and conservationists who have demonstrated a lifetime of appreciation for the world’s natural resources and have worked to instill that appreciation in the next generation.

Dr. Harvey and his daughter Jessica Harvey will entertain guests with news of exciting initiatives underway. Guests will celebrate the oceans and enjoy dinner, cocktails and a live and silent auction with original Guy Harvey artwork, exciting trips and unique gifts.

Among the auction items are original and reproduced Guy Harvey artwork, exotic vacations, jewelry, gift baskets and other unique gift items, just in time for the holidays. Tickets are $300 per person, and a table of 10 is $2,500. To purchase tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/ghof2021/ or email GHOF@GuyHarvey.com

Proceeds from the evening benefit the GHOF’s ocean research and education efforts. The GHOF recently launched a marine science curriculum for middle and high school students based on Dr. Harvey’s decades of scientific research. GHOF is making marine and environmental science more engaging with virtual field trips that include diving with sharks, investigating mangrove environments, witnessing sea turtles nesting and examining the impacts of pollution, climate change and overfishing on the marine world.

The GHOF conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The Foundation also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem.

Tickets are $300 per person, and a table of 10 is $2,500. To purchase tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/ghof2021/ or email GHOF@GuyHarvey.com

3rd Annual Heart and Soul Gala 11/4/21

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3rd Annual Heart and Soul Gala
Thursday, 11/04/2021-, 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
Fairchild Botanical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Rd,
Coral Gables, Florida, 33156
Website
Cost: $300 tickets

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Friendship Circle Miami invites you to its 3rd Annual Heart & Soul Gala, at Fairchild Botanical Gardens in Coral Gables. Join the non-profit organization for an enchanted evening of friendship and community, filled with exciting entertainment, live music, a gourmet catered dinner, networking opportunities, a vast silent auction, and more. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit Friendship Circle Miami’s brand new, state-of-the-art campus set to break ground in 2021 and unique programming offered to children and adults with special needs.

25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida 10/30/21

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25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Saturday, 10/30/2021-, 06:30 pm-08:30 pm
Superyacht Pavilion at Pier Sixty-Six
2301 SE 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $100 (online service charges not included); Tickets are limited.

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, has set the date of Saturday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m., for its 25th annual History Makers fundraiser at the Superyacht Pavilion facility on the south grounds of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (2301 SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The special event, taking place during this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, will honor the Denison Family (Denison Yachting), Broward County yachting industry forerunners, with a History Makers Pioneer Family Award and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) CEO Phil Purcell will accept a Legacy Business Award for the organization’s 60+ years of industry and service at the event that commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Denison Yachting (formerly Broward Marine) and its workforce were largely responsible for much of the marine industry that developed over the course of their 50 years of yacht construction that started on the south fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale. In 1948, on their honeymoon, Frank and Gertrude Denison decided to buy a boat yard on the New River and shortly, thereafter, became the largest employer in Broward County, as well as the largest defense contractor in Florida. The contracts they secured for the construction of US Navy minesweepers during this time period led to the construction of large motor yachts. The Denison’s yachting business, launched in the early 1950s with the construction of the largest yacht built in the US, post WWII, the ALISA V, eventually led them to become most prolific large yacht builder in the world in 1993. The first of only two yacht builders in the US to have received this recognition.

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), now celebrating its 60th anniversary, is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast United States. It is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 111,000 middle class jobs in Broward County and 142,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $8.9 billion in Broward County and $12 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the nonprofit trade group is focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members, their customers, communities and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Through the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, advocacy efforts, programs and services of MIASF have combined to raise the professionalism of the industry and awareness of its impact and contributions by the public, elected, and regulatory officials at the local, state, and federal levels. Members have fostered a reputation for the region to be known as the goods and service center of the world for the yachting and marine community.

Previous History Maker honorees have included The Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, The Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

History Fort Lauderdale’s 2021 History Makers fundraiser is presented by Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, Roscioli Yachting Center and Ocean Wine & Spirits. It is sponsored at the platinum level by Bradford Marine, Rick Case Automotive, Informa Markets and Tavistock with additional support from Hudson Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Lank Oil, Lauderdale Marina, Lawless, Edwards & Warren, Rybovich, Tripp Scott, Derecktor, Gray Robinson, Westport Yachts, International Yacht Brokers Association, Merrimac Ventures, Engineered Yacht Solutions, Westrec Marinas, J.R. Dunn, Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A., Teakdecking Systems, Nautical Structures and Moore & Company.

Tickets for this year’s 25th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2021 or via email at info@flhc.org. Tickets are limited.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter at @FTLHistory.

Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2021 Walk & 5K Run. 10/10/21

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Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2021 Walk & 5K Run.
Sunday, 10/10/2021-, 07:30 am-12:00 pm
Markham Park
16001 W State Rd 84,
Sunrise, Florida, 33326
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization will be hosting their main fundraiser, Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2021 Walk & 5K Run. For the past three years, The Craig Zinn Automotive Group (CZAG) has supported The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization by way of Desiree Fries, their corporate assistant who has a 15-year-old son with Down syndrome. Desiree has participated in this annual fundraiser, because she believes that her son Triston and every person with an extra chromosome is extraordinary! “Triston has been participating in the walk since birth and has grown to know it as his walk,” said Desiree. Support of the Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk & 5k Run, by either walking the event on October 10, 2021, or by making an online donation, will help honor and celebrate people with Down syndrome.

To help kickstart Desiree’s fundraising effort’s, Craig Zinn has committed to donating $5,000. “This is our 16th year taking part in the Broward Down Syndrome Walk. We are happy to be back into the swing of things and able to have the walk this year. If you can’t walk or run, please consider a donation to Triston’s team, T-Unit. The funds raised during this walk will be used to give scholarships to kids and adults with Down syndrome,” said Desiree. People who wish to help T-Unit, or any of the fundraisers or teams for that matter, can visit https://www.stepup4downsyndrome.com/ to make a donation. This year, The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization hopes to raise $120,000.

WHAT:
The Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk & 5k event is fun for the entire family. In addition to the walk and 5K run, there will be rock climbing, a bounce house, a DJ, raffles and more. The fundraiser enables The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization to continue to offer services to families that have an individual with Down syndrome. This year, the non-profit will be covering the gate fee, to avoid delays entering Markham Park. Lunch will be served after the walk. The mission and goals of the walk remain the same, to promote inclusion in the community and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

WHEN:
Sunday, October 10, 2021
5K Run Starts 7:30 am /Timed USATF certified course, finisher medals for registered 5K participants
Walk Starts 8:15 am

WHERE:
Markham Park: 16001 W State Rd 84, Sunrise, FL 33326

REGISTRATION:
Register and/or make a donation at: https://www.stepup4downsyndrome.com/

About The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization:
The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a family support and resource organization dedicated to serving families who have an individual with Down syndrome. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocacy, thus enabling everyone to reach his or her full potential. The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is located at 9900 W. Sample Road, Suite 339, Coral Springs, FL 33065. They can be reached at 954-825-0400.

About The Craig Zinn Automotive Group
As president and CEO of The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig Zinn owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, and Acura of Pembroke Pines offering new and used makes and models. The company’s mission is to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience. They are also passionate about community service as evident by their philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of 40+ years, it has made charitable contributions to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Spread Joy Toy Drive, CBS’ Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt a Family 4 the Holidays Operation Elf Program, Subaru’s annual Share the Love event, and Light-Up the Harbor for Children’s Harbor, to name a few. Headquartered out of Hollywood, Florida, the corporate team can be found at Toyota of Hollywood located at 1841 North State Road 7,Hollywood, FL 33021 or https://www.czgroup.com/. They can also be found on Facebook at @zinnautogroup.

Drink Pink at Circle House Coffee Oakland Park Grand Opening Benefiting Florida Breast Cancer Foundation 10/30/21

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Drink Pink at Circle House Coffee Oakland Park Grand Opening Benefiting Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Saturday, 10/30/2021-, 04:00 pm-08:00 pm
Circle House Coffee
119 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD.,
WILTON MANORS, Florida, 33311
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Join retired NFL linebacker, Stephen Tulloch, founder of Circle House Coffee on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 for the grand opening of their new location in Oakland Park!

Circle House Coffee, in collaboration with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, will be kicking off the launch of their new location with a community block party and fundraising initiative from 4pm to 8pm. This family-friendly event will feature games, balloon animals, food trucks, and fun beats by a live DJ. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will also be present with educational materials promoting awareness of breast cancer. Guests can support the fundraiser by purchasing exclusive, pink t-shirts designed by Circle House Coffee. The first 200 guests will receive a special gift bag and proceeds from t-shirt sales will benefit the Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

Diversity Honors, Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood 10/9/21

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Diversity Honors, Exclusively Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Saturday, 10/09/2021-, 07:00 pm-
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: $250 per person (plus a service fee); Virtual option available

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Diversity Honors, the globally renowned celebration that benefits Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park, exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, will return on Saturday, October 9, at 7 p.m. to recognize those who are transforming lives by living authentically and advancing inclusiveness. This year’s significant event that will coincide with LGBT+ History Month will honor stage and screen acting legend and philanthropist Julie Newmar (Catwoman, “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar”) with the DMK Harvey Milk Foundation ICON Award, social influencer Brian Christopher with the Harvey Milk Foundation Visibility Medal, Lithuanian filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas with the Harvey Milk Foundation LGBTQ Champion Award and Visit Lauderdale with the Alan Schubert Award. Receiving the prestigious Diversity Honors awards are Director of Transgender Equality for Equality Florida Action, Inc. Gina Duncan, attorney and activist Shenika “Nik” Harris, Executive Director for Legal Aid Service of Broward County Anthony J. Karrat and entrepreneur Linda Rae.

The celebratory evening will include an elegant cocktail reception featuring a balloon pop and a raffle of luxury items followed by a seated dinner with an open bar, the awards presentation and live entertainment by Company B (“Fascinated”). The special event will be emceed by Jacey Birch, WPLG news anchor, with awards presented by Stuart Milk as the co-founder and board president of the Harvey Milk Foundation. Mandatory COVID-19 rapid testing begins at 4 p.m.

The event is a collaborative effort that will continue to keep South Florida on the international stage of LGBT+ rights and activism in honor of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States who was assassinated shortly after winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Harvey Milk’s historic service.

Diversity Honors is exclusively hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, home of the world’s first Guitar Hotel, with Platinum Sponsor DMK – Danne Montague-King.

Additional sponsors are Stoli Vodka, Juniper Gin, Macy’s, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Ludwig Framemakers, South Florida Gay News, OutClique magazine, HotSpots Media Group. WPLG Local 10, Truist, AHF – AIDS Healthcare Foundation, BHG – Bankers Healthcare Group, FREE – Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

Tickets are $250 per person, plus a service fee, for the cocktail chic event. A virtual experience is available for the same price complete with a basket delivery from Red Chair Catering. To reserve tickets or for event details and Covid-19 safety guidelines, please visit www.DiversityHonors.org.

FPL’s Savings to Sing About Trivia Game 9/20/21

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FPL’s Savings to Sing About Trivia Game
Sunday, 09/20/2021-11/15/2021, 12:00 am-12:00 am

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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

FPL’s Savings to Sing About Trivia Game

Play FPL’s “Savings to Sing About” game, a new music-themed trivia game, and learn how to save money with the new all-in-one energy-savings online tool – the FPL Energy Manager. Up to 500 top players will win a smart thermostat for their home or a 3-month subscription to a music streaming service.

Customers can play and watch surprise Cameo video messages from well-known musicians – such as Kenny G, Mark McGrath, Chaka Khan, Mya, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Loeb and Johnny Van Zant from Lynyrd Skynyrd – offering energy-savings trivia and helping spread the word about FPL’s free Energy Manager which allows customers to view the when, where and how of their home’s energy use and adjust accordingly to rake in the savings.

FPL customers who are up for the challenge and want a chance to score a prize can visit FPLSingYourSavings.com now through Nov. 2 to start finding savings they can sing about.

WHEN: Now through November 2, 2021
WHERE / URL: FPLSingYourSavings.com

COST: Free

Par For The Paws 2021 10/23/21

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Par For The Paws 2021
Saturday, 10/23/2021-, 11:30 am-08:00 pm
Pembroke Lakes Golf Club
10500 Taft Street, 10500 Taft Street,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33026
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Wonder Paws Pet Rescue is excited to host their first annual, charity golf tournament FUN-raiser, Par For The Paws 2021, where a hole-in-one could win you a brand new Tesla driving machine! Wonder Paws Pet Rescue is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of dogs/puppies and cats/kittens in the South Florida community. Wonder Paws Pet Rescue invites you to take part in their “Par For The Paws” on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Pembroke Lakes Golf Club. Registration for golfers begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun scramble at 1 p.m., and ending the day with a celebratory banquet at 5 p.m. All of the proceeds raised will go to help Wonder Paws rescue abandoned pets and find adopters who will provide loving homes. You can help give a voice to abandoned, orphaned, abused, and forgotten animals. To support the success of Par for the Paws, you are invited to attend the event and play golf and/or attend the banquet, participate in the raffle/silent auction or donate to our raffle and/or silent auction. Any donations, gift certificates, raffle or silent auction items, underwriting or monetary contributions are greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible. They are also offering great package deals for guests to get a group together and attend! The “GREAT DANE” package ($2,000) includes 8 golfers, 8 banquet guests, 80 raffle tickets and one hole and one cart sponsor. The “BOXER” package ($1,500) includes 8 golfers, 8 banquet guests and 20 raffle tickets, and the “BULLDOG” package ($1,000) includes 4 golfers, 4 banquet guests and one hole sponsor. Don’t golf? Then the “Party Animals” package ($750) is for you with a reserved banquet table for 8 guests. You may visit the Wonder Paws Rescue website to register for the event, make a donation or for more information about the organization.

Eat Your Heart Out 10/7/21

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Eat Your Heart Out
Thursday, 10/07/2021-, 06:00 pm-08:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

“Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations, celebrity servers, entertainment and a silent auction returns to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 7, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s highly anticipated event that benefits the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children, will honor the Moss Foundation as Child Advocate of the Year 2021.

Arlene Borenstein of the South Florida SunSentinel’s “Let’s Go South Florida,” an arts, culture and culinary lovers feature series, will host this year’s social occasion which will feature an impressive roster of dining venues that will spice-up the event in support of Heart Gallery. Restaurants providing guests with a dazzling array of epicurean bites include Andy’s Live Fire Grill + Bar, Anthony’s Runway 84, Boatyard, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Restaurants & Winery, Culinary Republic, Dunkin’, Eddie V’s, Funky Buddha Brewery, Lips Fort Lauderdale, MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, Press & Grind Café, Riverside Market and Café, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven, Tarpon River Brewing and Takato.

Moss Foundation will receive Heart Gallery’s Child Advocate of the Year award as dedicated to assisting other charitable organizations throughout the nation under the leadership of President Chad Moss. Created by Moss & Associates, a national privately held construction firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the foundation prides itself in giving back to communities and enhancing surrounding areas. Moss Foundation has made an impact on local not for profit organizations such as Arc Broward, Broward Public Library Foundation, HANDY, Jack & Jill Children’s Center and others.

Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 8th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.

Event sponsors include the Advanced Roofing, Band of Brothers – Christian Foundation, XOJET, Burdette Beckmann Inc., City & Shore magazine, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Holland & Knight, Hudson Family Foundation, KO Lawyers, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Moss Foundation, OutClique magazine, Related Group, Shady Vodka, Toothaker.org and Walter Duke + Partners.

Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Tickets are available by visiting heartgalleryofbroward.org/products/eat-your-heart-out. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call (954) 918-3008.

Gulfstream Park Village Partners with OneBlood to Host Monthly Blood Drives 9/18/21

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Gulfstream Park Village Partners with OneBlood to Host Monthly Blood Drives
Saturday, 09/18/2021-, 12:00 pm-07:00 pm
Gulfstream Park Village
901 S. Federal Hwy,
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

What/Who:
Time to donate! In association with OneBlood, Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment destination, is offering an opportunity to make a difference with monthly blood drives. OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients.

All donors will receive a FREE OneBlood Cancer Awareness T-Shirt, Socks, and a $20 eGift Card! Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! For more information or to make an appointment, click here and use the sponsor code 4940.

When:
• Saturday, September 18, 12-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 16, 12-7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 20, 12-7 p.m.
• Saturday, December 18, 12-7 p.m.

Where:
Gulfstream Park Village (Pottery Barn Parking Lot)
901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
954-454-7000

Cost:
FREE

How:
Visit oneblood.org/donate-now/ for more information.

Dining Out for a Cause at Agave Bandido 9/8/21

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Dining Out for a Cause at Agave Bandido
Wednesday, 09/08/2021-09/09/2021, 11:30 am-01:00 am
Agave Bandido
14531 SW 5th Street,
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Agave Bandido, Pembroke Pines’ Mexican kitchen and tequila bar, invites you to join them on Wednesday, September 8th to give back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County! Agave has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help #KeepKidsConnected, and will be donating 20% of all proceeds from the entire day to the organization. Come on by and indulge in some of Agave’s signature contemporary cuisine and vibrant cocktails, and support this great organization. Agave Bandido features an open kitchen and the first ever illustrated wall mural in the city. Beautifully designed, the alluring and charismatic atmosphere runs seamlessly into the dramatic outside bar, allowing diners to enjoy open-air dining throughout the restaurant’s polished, sophisticated setting. Agave provides authentic creations designed to satisfy the palate, perfect for dinner, a spirited night out or happy hour.

Celebrate Negroni Week at Pisco y Nazca Doral 9/13/21

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Celebrate Negroni Week at Pisco y Nazca Doral
Monday, 09/13/2021-09/19/2021, 11:30 am-10:00 pm
Pisco y Nazca Doral
8551 NW 53rd St Doral,
Doral, Florida, 33166
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

This year, Negroni Week, known for raising money for multiple charitable causes, will be taking place from September 13th through the 19th at multiple bars and restaurants.
Pisco y Nazca Doral is proud to be participating in this year’s charitable event and be donating $1 from each Negroni sold to CORE, a national non-profit known as ‘Children Of Restaurant Employees’. This organization is in charge of providing financial relief to f&b operations employees with children when either or have a health crisis, injury, death, or natural disaster.
some other Negroni specials one might also be able to sip on at Pisco y Nazca include the Smoky Negroni (prepped with mezcal, campari, martini & rossi sweet vermouth and caramelized orange) and the Bianco Negroni (prepped with Bombay dry gin, campari, cinzano bianco vermouth, and caramelized orange).

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents We Are Family (Dedicated to the memory of Jim Fahy) 9/18/21

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Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents We Are Family (Dedicated to the memory of Jim Fahy)
Saturday, 09/18/2021-, 08:00 pm-
United Church of Christ
2501 NE 30th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: $25 – $40 VIP

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

In a triumphant return to lift South Florida voices and spirits in harmony this fall, the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) will present “We Are Family (Dedicated to the memory of Jim Fahy),” on Saturday, September 18, at 8 p.m. at United Church of Christ (2501 NE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale). The inspirational and entertaining live evening will include selections from Bette Midler, Leonard Cohen and the smash Broadway show, Kinky Boots.

General admission tickets for the “We Are Family” tribute concert are $25; VIP tickets in the first five rows with priority seating are priced at $40, plus a small service fee, and are available online at https://fortlauderdalegaymenschorus.org or by calling (954) 832-0060.

Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Sponsors include The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

About Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC)
Celebrating more than 35 years of performing, the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FTLGMC) has strived to build community through quality musical performances. Its civic engagement promotes a world which accepts and values diversity. Led by founding director Dr. Gary Keating, the FTLGMC was the first established gay arts organization in the State of Florida and has gained respect and admiration from both gay and straight audiences. For more information about the FTLGMC, please call (954) 832-0060 or visit us online at Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, on Facebook at facebook.com/theftlgmc and on YouTube.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Broward 10/23/21

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Broward
Saturday, 10/23/2021-, 08:00 am-
Huizenga Park
32 E Las Olas Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® (MSABC) presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood is holding their Making Strides Walk on October 23, 2021, at Huizenga Plaza in Ft. Lauderdale. Making Strides has united communities, companies, and individuals across the country in the fight to end breast cancer for more than two decades. Michele Alter, a 21-year breast cancer survivor and Brittany Zinn, both with the Craig Zinn Automotive Group, are this year’ co-chairs. The two are determined to make this a successful fundraiser. Organizers want everyone to know that even if a person cannot attend in person, the success of this event will depend on enthusiastic individuals who commit to raise funds, in addition to generous donors who will support those participants. The in-person event will keep federal, state, and local health guidelines in mind. As the fall season approaches, event-based decisions may be made to best meet the health and safety needs of everyone involved.

In 2020, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Broward conducted a drive-thru with 174 teams. The event benefited from the support of more than 1,000 participants, local businesses, and organizations, representing various industries. It ranked #1 in the State of Florida with a fundraising revenue of $429,000, and 7th overall of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in the US. The money raised went to breast cancer research and programs geared towards both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society journal, a Cancer Journal for Clinicians, there will be an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 and 608,570 cancer deaths in the United States. That number may be higher given the COVID spike. It’s believed that people with active cancer may be more susceptible to COVID-19, because of their impaired immune system. That’s why the American Cancer Society® Fort Lauderdale wants people to start fundraising between now and October. People can fuel the fight against breast cancer by downloading the American Cancer Society FUNdraising App to their phones. This will allow people to register for the October event and begin asking

To register, go to www.MakingStridesWalk.org/BrowardFL to join the walk by signing up as an individual or team. Be sure to download the app to your phone and link the dashboard to Facebook. Fun Fact: Those that connect their fundraiser to FB, raise seven times more money.

To learn more about the Making Strides of Broward Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino-Hollywood or for other information, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.MakingStridesWalk.org/BrowardFL. To contact your local American Cancer Society representative, please reach out to Trudy Spence at Trudy.spence@cancer.org or 954-331-3368, Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For the latest info, be sure to follow @BrowardMSABC on Facebook, @BrowardStrides on Instagram, @AmericanCancer on Twitter, and @BreastCancer on YouTube. Hashtags: #browardstrides, #MSABCbroward, #MakingStrides, #MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer, #CancerSurvivor, #FundtheFuture.

Race to Breakthrough – 5k Virtual Race 9/4/21

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Race to Breakthrough – 5k Virtual Race
Saturday, 09/04/2021-, 09:00 am-05:00 pm
Website
Cost: 30

On this, our 30th year, students are once again leading the way to make more breakthroughs happen. Get ready to join us virtually and bring us your 30s! Register to run, walk, cycle – any activity of your choice measured in increments of 30. Invite your friends, and create your teams as we make our way to many more Breakthroughs! Follow us on our social channels and stay tuned throughout the month as we share exciting new details about this year’s race, including tips on how to prepare yourself for race day! 🚴

Meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef Stephen Puhr In-person During Cooking with The Galleria LIVE – A Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County 8/28/21

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Meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef Stephen Puhr In-person During Cooking with The Galleria LIVE – A Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County
Saturday, 08/28/2021-, 02:00 pm-04:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $20 per person; space is limited for this special benefit

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Cooking with The Galleria LIVE returns with an opportunity to meet Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants’ Chef and Senior Area Culinary Operations Manager Stephen Puhr on Saturday, August 28, at 2 p.m. This special culinary experience will benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children.

A limited audience will take their gourmet cooking skills to the next level as Chef Puhr prepares Classic Tomato Bruschetta, Gnocchi Carbonara and Cooper’s Hawk Berry Crisp. Then, attendees will sample this delicious trio while receiving tips on the perfect wine pairings.

For the past year, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed engaging cooking demonstrations virtually, as part of Cooking with The Galleria’s free online series. The Galleria has provided educational and spirited culinary tutorials about how to prepare and serve delicious dishes including Filet Medallions and Parmesan Crusted Lobster Tails, Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops, Bone-in, Dry-rubbed Pork Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, Gruyere French Omelette, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Seafood Paella, Shrimp and Grits and Carne Asada Fajitas. These archived recorded livestream demonstrations can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited for this special edition of Cooking with The Galleria LIVE. Guests may register at https://bit.ly/MeetChefStephenPuhr.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is open, as well.

For additional upcoming events and information about Cooking with The Galleria LIVE or The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

5th Annual Imagine Miami Fundraiser 9/29/21

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5th Annual Imagine Miami Fundraiser
Wednesday, 09/29/2021-, 05:30 pm-08:00 pm
Casa Florida
437 SW 2nd Street,
Miami, Florida, 33130
Website
Cost: $150

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Imagine Miami is Catalyst Miami’s annual fundraising event, and one of the most fun events of the year! You are invited to join new and old friends for a cocktail party at Casa Florida on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Casa Florida is a stylish bar with mostly outdoor spaces, tropical greenery, and Florida vintage décor. It will provide a beautiful backdrop for this fundraiser in which Dr. Cheryl Holder will be honored with the 2021 Community Catalyst Award. The event will feature a special celebrity appearance by actor/activist Mark Ruffalo, networking with past honorees, and stories of Catalyst Miami clients and program graduates. Guests will enjoy a raffle, wine surprise wall, photo booth, and other fun interactive moments. The funds raised from this event help us provide all our programs and services at no cost to thousands of low-wealth individuals and families across Miami-Dade County each year.

The 2021 Community Catalyst Award honoree, Dr. Cheryl L. Holder, is a nationally renowned champion for health equity and climate justice. A Fellow in the American College of Physicians, she has dedicated her medical career to serving underserved populations. She has served as a National Health Service Corp Scholar, Medical Director of one of Miami’s largest community health centers, and participated in NIH and CDC health advisory and programmatic review panels. Since 2009, as faculty at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, she focuses on teaching the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes, addressing diversity in health professions through pipeline programs, increasing awareness of HIV prevention and health impact of climate change. Dr. Holder also serves in many leadership roles in several other medical and climate change-focused organizations, including Co-Chair of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action. Most recently, TED Talk selected her 2020 “The link between climate change, health and poverty” as one of 25, Editor’s Pick.

For those who are not ready to meet in person, join us for a second day of celebration virtually on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 for “Dr. Cheryl Holder Day”! All day long, we’ll be highlighting Dr. Holder’s impactful work on Catalyst Miami social media channels. You can follow along on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter: @catalystmiami.

The Presenting Sponsor for this event is JPMorgan Chase & Co. Thank you to the following sponsors for all their support in making this year’s event a reality: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Weil, Bradesco BAC Florida Bank, Baptist Health, Shutts, Green Family Foundation, DLF Attorneys, Dr. Loretta, BankUnited, The AOinsight Group, Joaquin Dulitzky & Alliance Bernstein, Northern Trust, Charmel Maynard, Avra Jain, the Jain & Lagoa Foundation at The Miami Foundation.

Your ticket purchase will support our work to provide paths to economic mobility, create community-led change, and more. To learn more about how you can attend, sponsor, or participate in this event, visit: bit.ly/imaginemiami5

The Pink Walk 9/26/21

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The Pink Walk
Sunday, 09/26/2021-, 06:00 am-10:00 am
Miami Dade College – North Campus
11380 NW 27th Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33167
Website
Cost: $25.00

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative 5th Annual Pink Walk brings extra energy this year with a 5K Run and Walk at Miami-Dade College – North Campus.

Leading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Pink Walk 2021 invites women, men, and families throughout the community to raise funds for breast cancer disease prevention and early detection.

If you are already a runner, walker, or jogger, you can help save and change lives at the same time! Join WBHI to help our community beat the odds of breast cancer through disease prevention and early detection, one step at a time!

Supporters of the WBHI 5th Annual Pink Walk can also participate virtually with 5K Run and Walk around their neighborhood, or at the park, beach, or other convenient location.

All are invited to spread the word among friends, family, and the community at large, while challenging three other people to join in. Participants are also empowered to play an active role in helping to save and change lives through personal sponsors and raise a minimum of $50.

The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative— a leader in disease prevention & early detection helps change and save saves lives by providing at-risk women with early detection, health education, care coordination and patient navigation.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supplies Drive at Walmart 8/6/21

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supplies Drive
Friday, 08/06/2021-08/08/2021, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
The Salvation Army of Broward County
1445 W. Broward Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Website
Cost:

Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

With children returning to the classroom after the pandemic, school supplies will be critical to helping them prepare and succeed. The Salvation Army of Broward County is partnering with Walmart, once again, to “Stuff the Bus” with school supplies to help underserved children in Broward County. The drive will take place from Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8, and will offer generous supporters several ways to donate – via Walmart’s online registry, through the organization’s secure donation portal and via drop-offs. All supplies will be distributed to school-aged children in need in Broward County just in time for the start of the new school year on Wednesday, August 18.

The Salvation Army of Broward County is currently seeking a variety of supplies including pencils, pens, calculators, paper, folders, spiral notebooks, binders, colored markers, glue sticks and more.

Individuals and businesses seeking to donate to The Salvation Army of Broward County’s “Stuff the Bus” Virtual School Supplies Drive may purchase items securely through https://tinyurl.com/StuffTheBus2021 or visit the following Walmart locations to shop and drop-off:

• 4700 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL 33330
• 301 State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33023
• 6001 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Monetary donations can be made directly via The Salvation Army’s secure website at https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/browardschoolsupplies.

Supplies may also be shipped to or dropped-off through August 15 at The Salvation Army of Broward County headquarters at 1445 W. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

Walmart and The Salvation Army have partnered for more than 30 years to meet community needs through a range of social services, helping individuals and families overcome poverty and economic hardships. In addition to its school supplies drive, The Salvation Army of Broward County is feeding thousands of residents-in-need through its Food Pantry. Each Thursday, trusted Army experts provide non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more hundreds of underserved families. The organization also provides meals-to-go services for the homeless, its residents and other impoverished individuals.

For more information, contact Robert Beasley, The Salvation Army of Broward County, at (954) 712-2480 or via email at Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Hemingway Day at FREEHOLD Miami 7/22/21

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Hemingway Day at FREEHOLD Miami
Thursday, 07/22/2021-, 06:00 pm-
FREEHOLD Miami
2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

FREEHOLD Miami is hosting its annual Hemingway Day on Thursday, July 22. The event celebrates Ernest Hemingway’s birthday with live music, salsa dancing, DJs, cigar rolling and casino games.

Transforming FREEHOLD Miami into Old Havana to honor the legendary author, the venue will serve up classic Cuban cuisine and lively libations to celebrate Papa Hemingway accordingly. In support of those directly impacted by the recent events in Cuba, FREEHOLD Hospitality’s fourth annual Hemingway Day will benefit The Center For A Free Cuba, a 501c3 not-for-profit charity whose mission is “to promote a peaceful transition to a Cuba that respects human rights and political and economic freedoms.” Havana Rum Club has further sponsored the event, donating all proceeds from each FREEHOLD location (Miami, Brooklyn and Union Square).

Doors open at 6pm and reservations are recommended.

Meet Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo In-person at a Cooking with The Galleria Live Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County 7/31/21

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Meet Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo In-person at a Cooking with The Galleria Live Benefit for Heart Gallery of Broward County
Saturday, 07/31/2021-, 02:00 pm-03:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: $20

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

For the past year, hundreds of thousands have enjoyed Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo’s engaging cooking demonstrations virtually, as part of Cooking with The Galleria’s free online series. Now, Seasons 52 is offering a limited opportunity to meet Chef Bravo in-person on Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m., at a special culinary experience to benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a respected nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children.

Chef Bravo will be cooking a few summer BBQ ideas – quick and craveable recipes that you can whip-up at home including Melon Basil Burrata Salad With Crispy Prosciutto, Signature Blackened Mahi Fish Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa and No Bake Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake.

Through Cooking with The Galleria, Chef Bravo has provided educational and spirited culinary tutorials about how to prepare and serve delicious dishes including Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops, Bone-in, Dry-rubbed Pork Chop, Chilean Sea Bass, Gruyere French Omelette, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes, Seafood Paella, Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi, Shrimp and Grits and Carne Asada Fajitas. These archived recorded livestream demonstrations can be found at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale.

Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited for this special benefit edition of Cooking with The Galleria LIVE. Guests may register at https://bit.ly/MeetChefElvisBravo.

The Heart Gallery of Broward County will also partner with The Galleria for the return of “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations, celebrity servers, live entertainment and a silent auction. “Eat Your Heart Out” will take place on Thursday, October 7, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at The Galleria. Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Tickets are on sale, now, at www.heartgalleryofbroward.org.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines.

Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and P.F. Chang’s are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is open, as well.

For additional upcoming events and information about Cooking with The Galleria LIVE or The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, please visit facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale. Patrons may also call (954) 564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com.

The Future is Inclusive PRIDE Celebration 6/17/21

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The Future is Inclusive PRIDE Celebration
Thursday, 06/17/2021-06/17/2021, 08:30 pm-11:30 pm
THE OASIS
2335 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida, 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Mad As Hell People Magazine Partners with The Phluid Project and Unity Coalition for Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Community in Miami

PRIDE Celebration Hosted by Karla Croqueta | Thursday, June 17th at 8:30pm | The Oasis Wynwood

All Proceeds of the Event to Benefit Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida

Events Are Open to the Public With RSVP to madashellpeople@gmail.com

Mad As Hell People Magazine in collaboration with The Phluid Project are celebrating Pride Month with a series of events titled “The Future is Inclusive.”

The celebration starts on Tuesday, June 15th with the Miami Pop-Up of The Phluid Project and the historic release of their PRIDE 21 apparel and accessory collections which will be available in over 5000 retailers nationwide including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Saks Fifth OFF, and Target. The Phluid Project is Rob Smith’s response to the growing need to bend and break the barriers of gender. It provides a shopping experience focused on selling genderless apparel and empowering individuals to express themselves freely and with authenticity. The pop-up will be located inside Maison Marie Saint Pierre, 367 NE 61st St, Miami FL 33137 through Friday, June 18th.

On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 5pm Maison Marie Saint Pierre, will host a cocktail party followed by a Diversity Speaker Panel at 6pm featuring Special Guest Panelist Rob Smith of the Phluid Project, to discuss how retailers and designers are embracing all things LGBTQ+ in store merchandising, gender fluid fashion and year round dedicated floor space to this demographic. Additional panelists from the worlds of Fashion, Design, Retail and Media will include Monica Trasandes, Hispanic Media Director, GLAAD; Asanyah Davidson, Chairperson, Fashion Educator and Designer, Miami Dade Fashion Institute; Marie St. Pierre, Owner and Designer, Maison Marie Saint Pierre; Laurie Weisberg, Chief Operating Officer, Creatd and Vocal; Alessandra Gold, Co-Founder and Creative Director for Mad As Hell People, De-Risk, and Global brand Kruzin Footwear, The event will be moderated by Herb Sosa, LGBQ+ Community Leader, former corporate retail designer, and President and CEO of Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida.

The discussion is open to the public when they RSVP to madashellpeople@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s (UC|CU) UnityLEADS program, as well as UC|CU’s MicroGIVING Incubator Fund – offering monetary and mentorship incentives for continued education, support, community building, vision and start-ups.

The party continues at 8:30pm at the Oasis Wynwood, 2335 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127, with a PRIDE Celebration hosted by Ultimate Miami Drag Queen, Karla Croqueta with music by Keanu Orange and GAMI. The evening will include performances by Lady Paraiso, Dang-Ho Yu Sicknin, Viola Putz, Opal Am Rah, Sensitive Black Hottie, Yoko Osu, and FKA Twink.

The night will also mark the launch of Mad As Hell People Magazine’s inaugural issue which commemorates 52 years of the Stonewall Pride movement (1969-2021) by featuring 52 amazing people from Miami’s local LGBTQIA+ community and showcasing the achievements of the Gay Liberation movement.

The Future is Inclusive PRIDE Programming

June 15, 2021 at 11 AM-5PM: Miami Pop Up of The Phluid Project (Ends Friday, June 18th)

June 17, 2021 at 5PM – 7PM: Cocktail Party and Diversity Speaker Panel Featuring Rob Smith of the Phluid Project, moderated by Herb Sosa.

June 17, 2021 at 8:30PM: PRIDE Celebration hosted by Karla Croqueta and Launch of Mad As Hell People Magazine featuring 52 icons of Miami’s local LGBTQIA+ Community.

All Events are Open to the Public when they RSVP to madashellpeople@gmail.com

For more information visit https://www.madashellpeople.com/

Sponsors for The Future is Inclusive Events include Vocal, Color The Future Smirnoff, De-Risk Agency, The Phluid Project, Mad As Hell People, Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s, GSA House, Maison Marie Saint Pierre, Oasis Wynwood, GSA House, Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College.

For private donations and sponsorship packages email alederisk@gmail.com

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC 7/24/21

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC
Saturday, 07/24/2021-, 07:00 am-10:00 am
Quiet Waters Park
401 Powerline Road,
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Website
Cost: Registration is $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 per participant (18 and under) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of five or more.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Don your favorite Christmas attire and run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness at The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC set for July 24 at 7 a.m. at Quiet Waters Park (401 Powerline Road in Deerfield Beach). WPLG Local 10 SoFlo Health’s Hunter Franqui will serve as the special guest host for the fourth annual event. An option for those (both in the region and beyond) who wish to participate virtually at home is also available. This all-ages event is designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Registration is open, now, at https://tinyurl.com/KettleKrush2021.

The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Last year, The Salvation Army raised $320,215, more than a 33% increase over the same period last year, in less than five weeks in November and December. The Salvation Army of Broward County also distributed 7,566 gifts to 1,114 families with 2,483 children at 2020’s drive-through Holiday Toy Shop.

The racecourse at Quiet Waters Park is sanctioned by the USATF, and the race will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. Awards will be given to runners in “Top 3” categories and age groups. A FREE commemorative race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

Registration fees for The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $25 per participant (18 and under) and $30 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of five or more. Quiet Waters Park entry fee will be waived for all Kettle Krush 5K participants. Parking will also be FREE and available directly across from the Runner’s Pavilion area.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Kettle Krush 5K presented by PwC is sponsored by Edd Helms AC & Electric, FPL, Costco Wholesale, Pronto Urgent Care, Trader Joe’s, Fast Printz, Profile by Sanford, ACME Barricades, Dom and Sharon Pino, Pete and Jenny Sudler and Gerry and Isolde Cahill.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Robert Beasley at (954) 712-2480 or email Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

Wynwood to Host Third Annual Wynwood Pride Festival 6/18/21 – 6/19/21

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Wynwood To Host Third Annual Wynwood Pride Festival
Friday, June 18, 2021: 5pm – 3am
Saturday, June 19, 2021: Saturday, June 19, 2021:
The Oasis (Mainstage)
2335 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Tickets:
Friday $50+
Saturday Free
Link to purchase tickets
Website

Friday
Confirmed Performances By: Charlie XCX, Kandy Muse, Miss Toto, Athena Dion, Morphine Love, FKA Twink, Kat Wilderness, Juicy Love and more.

Saturday
Confirmed Performances By: Honey Dijon, Derrick Carter, and more.

Miami’s Wynwood Arts District will celebrate Pride month throughout June and host the third-annual Wynwood Pride Festival. The festival, launched in 2019 and attended by over 50,000 supporters, culminates this year with feature performances from Charli XCX, Honey Dijon, Kandy Muse, Miss Toto, and more. The event kickoff will take place at The Oasis on June 18, 2021, followed by a neighborhood-wide takeover on June 19th. The Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with Wynwood Pride to host a wide range of activations at popular neighborhood hot spots like The Oasis, 1-800-Lucky, Coyo Taco, Freehold, R House, Pizza & Beer, Veza Sur, No. 3 Social, and more with live concert series, neighborhood-wide drag shows, all-day dance parties, surprise celebrity appearances, and new Pride mural installations.

“The Wynwood community is proud of its partnership with Wynwood Pride and commemorate National Pride Month in support of our LGBTQ+ residents, visitors and the communities we serve,” said Albert Garcia, chairman and co-founder of the Wynwood BID. “Wynwood is a community that proudly embraces diversity and inclusion. Over the past few years, Wynwood Pride has brought together thousands of people to celebrate Miami’s growing LGBTQ+ community. This year, extra care has been taken to curate one-of-a-kind, outdoor experiences and activations across Wynwood’s beloved cultural, entertainment and culinary venues.”

Wynwood’s newest culinary and entertainment venue, The Oasis, will act as the main stage for major headliner performances, top local & national DJs, RuPaul’s Drag Race Icons, celebrity hosts, and more. 1-800-Lucky, a 10,000-square-foot Asian-fusion market with indoor and outdoor seating, will present a booming soundtrack by both local and international DJs. R House will host Drag Brunches, Miss Wynwood Pageant, and other outstanding performances honoring Miami’s most fabulous drag performers. The Freehold Wynwood will also keep the party going with an All-Day Disco, featuring funk and house music with non-stop DJ sets and a Sunday cool-down, and closing party with DJ Eli Escobar.

“Wynwood Pride is thrilled to return for its third year with an incredibly progressive lineup that speaks to our diversity as a community and celebrates our past while looking towards the future,” said Jose Atencio, organizer of the Wynwood Pride Festival 2021. “Last year, Wynwood Pride pivoted to a digital celebration, but we are ready to safely come together and once again create some Pride magic together after this past year of being apart.”

“The LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of Miami’s cultural fabric. We’re excited to partner with Wynwood Pride and welcome the community to celebrate at The Oasis, Wynwood’s newest culinary and entertainment venue” said Sven Vogtland, co-owner of The Oasis, Coyo Taco and 1-800-Lucky.

Wynwood Pride 2021 will also benefit three organizations in the fields of LGBTQ+ Youth, Health, and Justice: YES Institute, Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida, and Equality Florida. Tickets start at $50 for the exclusive June 18th Kick-off event at The Oasis. Events at the Oasis on Saturday, June 19th are FREE and open to the public.

 

Can We Talk? Really, Can We Talk? 6/18/21

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Can We Talk? Really, Can We Talk?
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 06:00 pm-09:00 pm
Hampton Art Lovers Gallery
249 Northwest 9th Street,
Miami, Florida, 33136
Eventbrite
Cost: $35

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? OPTIONAL
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Nonprofit Aims to Bulldoze Barriers Affecting Diversity in Miami
MCCJ to Conduct an Open Discussion as the Nation Struggles with Racism

MIAMI, Fl., June 2021 — Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. is right around the corner. Historically designated on June 19th, it’s a day for ALL of us to celebrate. For MCCJ, the non-profit organization that advocates for diversity and equality, it’s a day to reflect in dialogue and plan for a better future. As part of their “Can We Talk? Really, Can We Talk?” series, MCCJ will present “Bulldozing Barriers: Reflections of Juneteenth & Diversity in Miami” — an effort to encourage continuous self-development and respect not just for the black community, but for all cultures.

“We invite people of all races, religions and cultures to join us in conversation as we acknowledge a period in history that should have shaped and influenced our society, but due to ongoing discord and violence against people of color and religious backgrounds over this past year, it’s become clear that we are regressing rather than progressing,” says MCCJ’s Executive Director, Matthew Anderson. He will be moderating a frank discussion about racial fears and how it affects our progress for a more inclusive community. Following the panel discussion, people are invited to enjoy the “One Way” exhibit at the Hampton Art Lovers, a non-profit art gallery that advocates for black art, and is open to all who love art in all its forms.

Panelists Include:
– Marilyn Holifield, Partner, Holland & Knight and MCCJ Silver Medallion winner
– Saif Ishoof, Vice President for Engagement FIU and MCCJ Silver Medallion winner
– Matthew Beatty, COO Carrie Meek Foundation
– Pamela Fuertes, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Miami Dade College
– Deborah Koch, Executive Director at American Red Cross of Greater Miami
– Kathryn Mikesell, Founder, Fountainhead Residency
– Esther Park, Vice President of Programming Oolite Arts
– Matt Anderson, Executive Director, MCCJ (Moderator)

MASK
PROTOCOL:
The panelists will hold this conversation outdoors under a big tent. In an abundance of caution, we urge thoughtful consideration when it comes to wearing a mask and maintaining six feet of separation.

ABOUT MCCJ:
MCCJ, Inc. was originally founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Branch of the National Conference of Christians & Jews. Later on, the group was renamed the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews. In 2011, in recognition of its embrace of people of ALL faiths and secular backgrounds, the organization formally changed its name to MCCJ, Inc. Today, it goes beyond its original intent by creating a haven for dialog, training inclusive leaders and promoting understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest continuous interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, please visit www.miamiccj.org or call 305-755-6096. Find them on Facebook and @MCCJ_Miami on Twitter.

ABOUT HAMPTON ART LOVERS GALLERY:
Hampton Art Lovers’ mission is to accentuate the inspirational unifying and enriching aspects of African American Fine Art in new and old settings. The non-profit is a passionate supporter of Hampton University’s long-standing commitment to African-American art, the Hampton University Museum Collection, and the International Review of African American, published by the University since 1976. Hampton Art Lovers derived from the vision of Miami resident and Hampton University Alumni Chris Norwood who recognized the need to have an important publication garner more awareness in the art community. Chris reached out to fellow Hampton University Alumni Imani Greene and Darryl Neverson, and

5050 Raffle for the Animals 6/18/21

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5050 Raffle for the Animals
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 06:00 am-11:59 pm
Website
Cost: See description for ticket prices

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

Want to WIN BIG? The Humane Society of Greater Miami’s 50/50 Raffle for the Animals is back! Purchase tickets online for your chance at winning 50% of the total cash jackpot. The other half will help give homeless animals a second chance. It’s a win-win for everyone!
With tickets starting at just $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 40 tickets or $40 for 200 tickets, you won’t want to miss out on your chance to win! Fetch the winning ticket online before June 18th ends.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night to Benefit Leadership Broward Foundation 6/22/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night to Benefit Leadership Broward Foundation
Tuesday, 06/22/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, is concluding its second anniversary “Dine & Give” series by hosting a charity night for Leadership Broward Foundation on Tuesday, June 22, from 5 – 10 p.m. MOKSHA will donate 30 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the premier leadership organization. The restaurant celebrated its encore charitable series and commitment to the Fort Lauderdale community with previous benefits for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on May 11 and Slow Burn Theatre Co. on June 1.

For the past 40 years, Leadership Broward has developed and inspired individuals to serve the Broward County community by helping them expand their leadership skills, enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, and leverage their individual passions to initiate positive change.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night on June 1 to Benefit Slow Burn Theatre Company 6/1/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Night on June 1 to Benefit Slow Burn Theatre Company
Tuesday, 06/01/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, will host philanthropic diners who wish to give back to Slow Burn Theatre Company during its “Dine & Give” evening on Tuesday, June 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. MOKSHA will donate 30 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the arts organization. This is the second installment of the “Dine & Give” benefit series designed to celebrate the restaurant’s second anniversary and commitment to the Fort Lauderdale community. The restaurant kicked-off it encore charitable series with a benefit for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on May 11 and will host a dinner for Leadership Broward Foundation on June 22.

Created in 2009, Slow Burn Theatre Company is a locally based professional theatre company with a mission of providing South Florida’s diverse population with opportunities to experience high quality, challenging, contemporary works of musical theatre through attendance, employment, and/or educational and community outreach programs. Slow Burn recently celebrated its own return to entertaining the region with its socially distanced Topsy Turvy Upside Down Cabaret last month and is looking forward to returning with a new engaging performance season.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

7th Annual Art & Soul 5/6/21

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7th Annual Art & Soul
Thursday, 05/06/2021-05/31/2021, 12:00 am-
Virtual Location
Cost:

Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) 7th Annual Art & Soul, sponsored by BBX Capital, is once again taking place as a virtual exhibit to support BFA and artists in our community. More than 100 pieces of art from local artists include ceramic, photography, mixed media, painting, graphite, paper, and fiber art can be purchased through May 31 at www.bfabroward.org/product-category/art-soul/

This once-a-year opportunity is perfect for all art lovers who want to begin building their collections. The artwork is specially priced up to $500 for this exhibition.

Art & Soul is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to Art & Soul, including the free Arts Mean Business speaker series, Art in the Workplace, Art Curation and Art+Stroll.

For more information, call to artists and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bfabroward.org/programs/art-and-soul or contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-5344 or rvegas@bfabroward.org.

Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 16th Annual MEDNAX Flip Flops on the Docks Presented by MOSS 5/8/21

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Friends of Jack & Jill Center to Host 16th Annual MEDNAX Flip Flops on the Docks Presented by MOSS
Saturday, 05/08/2021-, 06:30 pm-10:30 pm
Lauderdale Yacht Club
1725 SE 12th St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Website
Cost: $175

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite everyone to leave their heels and ties at home to attend their renowned signature event, the 16th Annual MEDNAX Flip Flops on the Docks presented by MOSS, at the newly renovated Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, May 8 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

This casual soirée overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway will feature relaxed tropical beach décor, delicious drinks, fabulous food, and live music on the docks at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on luxurious items in live and virtual silent auctions, while enjoying the panoramic backdrop of Fort Lauderdale.

All proceeds from Flip Flops on the Docks will provide scholarships to low-income, working families in the community. These scholarships provide children and their families with high quality early childhood education and family intervention and support. Through their programs, Jack & Jill Center aims to break the barriers of social and educational inequity by providing quality education to all children, regardless of income, so that they may reach their greatest potential.

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center thank the sponsors for their generous support. MEDNAX is serving as the event’s Title Sponsor and MOSS is the Presenting Sponsor. Amerijet is the VIP Sponsor and the Premier Sponsor is Herman Construction.

Event sponsorships ranging from $2,500–$10,000 are still available at www.flipflopsonthedocks.com. Naming opportunities are available for $5,000 per naming right. Tickets will be available in late March for $175 for General Admission and $250 for VIP. The Lauderdale Yacht Club member sponsors are Anna and Mark Carpenter.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Jack & Jill Center is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing efforts and mandatory face masks for entry. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials, and will continue to respond based on their guidelines.

To attend the event or become a sponsor, visit www.flipflopsonthedocks.com or contact Jennifer Swercheck, Director of Special Events, at jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org or at (954) 463-8772, ext. 206.

Guests may purchase individual tickets for $175 for General Admission or $250 for VIP.

About Jack & Jill Center
Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. For over 79 years, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 20,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-accredited year-round early learning program for children aged 6 weeks though preschool, as well as an elementary school ― with a brand-new elementary facility, The Madelaine Halmos Academy, housing kindergarten through fifth grade unveiled in spring 2021. For more information about Jack & Jill visit www.jackandjillcenter.org.

About Friends of Jack & Jill Center
Friends of Jack & Jill Center was established in 1999 to provide Jack & Jill with financial support, volunteer services, program assistance and community awareness. Since its inception, the Friends have raised over $4.25 million through membership and special events, and have volunteered countless hours to improve the lives of the Center’s children and families.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Series to Benefit Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus 5/11/21

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MOKSHA Indian Brasserie Second Anniversary “Dine & Give” Series to Benefit Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus
Tuesday, 05/11/2021-, 05:00 pm-10:00 pm
MOKSHA Indian Brasserie
2823 Oakland Park Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Website
Cost: Menu prices vary; the restaurant will donate 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds to the organization.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, East Fort Lauderdale’s boutique Indian restaurant offering a contemporary dining experience, is pleased to announce the return of its “Dine & Give” benefit nights in celebration of its second anniversary. The restaurant will host three different evenings of food and philanthropy with 30 percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds benefitting three different charities. MOKSHA will support Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus on Tuesday, May 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. followed by Slow Burn Theatre Company (June 1) and Leadership Broward Foundation (June 22).

The first “Dine & Give” anniversary event will benefit the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus whose vision is to build community through quality musical performances and civic engagement that promotes a world that accepts and values diversity. For over 30 years, the chorus has relied on the generosity of individuals and businesses, along with ticket sales, to perform in great concert halls and theaters, present guest artists and choruses, serve the community and support the volunteer members.

MOKSHA’s progressive menu features close to 70 South Asian selections comprised of traditional flavors with unexpected twists. The 85-seat indoor restaurant features an extensive menu catering to meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences. Food lovers will delight in small and large plates, soups, salads, live fire specialties, breads and unique fruit and floral essence-infused beverages and desserts. Diners will enjoy their culinary experience in an intimate setting with modern glam eclectic influences.

The restaurant’s signature specialties include Lassoni Gobi, Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Zaffron Lobster and the MOKSHA Feast. Even non-alcoholic beverages and desserts are a celebration of flavors, from the Kokum Sherbat drink to the Gulab Jamoon dessert.

MOKSHA Indian Brasserie is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for lunch and dinner. To make reservations for “Dine & Give” benefit nights at MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, call (954) 314-7349 or visit mokshaftl.com.

Laugh & Play During Drag Queen Bingo Benefit for the FLITE Center at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 5/20/21

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Laugh & Play During Drag Queen Bingo Benefit for the FLITE Center at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, 05/20/2021-, 06:00 pm-08:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Buy Tickets
Cost: $25

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

South Florida’s #1 Drag Queen Bingo will be calling numbers and letters for a cause on Thursday, May 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale’s Palm Court Market. Hosted by entertainer Nicole Halliwell, this hilariously inappropriate game night is just $25 per person and benefits the FLITE Center, a nonprofit organization that guides those aging out of foster care and other vulnerable youth for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination.

In addition to hosting Drag Queen Bingo, Nicole Halliwell will turn it up a notch with a stage performance. Prizes from mall retailers and restaurants will be awarded for winning cards throughout the evening.

Wine and spirits will be available onsite via Blue Martini. Other food and beverages will be available for the first hour from the Palm Court Market food vendors Charley’s Philly Steaks, Stefano Versace Gelato, Tobu and Tossed.

Drag Queen Bingo at The Galleria is supported by the Rising Leaders Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo to benefit the FLITE Center (suitable for ages 21+) are available at http://bit.ly/TheGalleriaDragBingo. This event will adhere to social distancing guidelines and health and safety protocols.

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is currently open Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. It continues to institute additional safety measures complying with government guidelines. Retailers are open, as well as dining establishments Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro which are offering full-service dining and take-out. Blue Martini is also open.

About The FLITE Center
The FLITE Center is a centralized facility in Broward County for dependent youth to learn the skills needed for independent living. The topics of concentration include, but are not limited to, the importance of completion of education; government benefits, budgeting and banking; job and vocational training; housing options and other essential skills needed to live independently. The FLITE Center is located at 5201 NW 33rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information. Please call (954) 530-4686 or visit flitecenter.org.

About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, features a collection of popular retail and dining options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Banana Republic, Free People, Michael Kors and Pandora. Visitors can choose from a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants and P.F. Chang’s. Blue Martini and Powerhouse Gym can also be found at The Galleria. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). More information about current hours is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Funding Arts Broward’s A Night at the NSU Art Museum Featuring a Virtual Tour of “The World of Anna Sui” 4/19/21

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Funding Arts Broward’s A Night at the NSU Art Museum Featuring a Virtual Tour of “The World of Anna Sui”
Monday, 04/19/2021-, 05:30 pm-06:30 pm
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Cost: Free

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), leading arts ambassadors in Broward County, will present A Night at the NSU Art Museum, a virtual program, on Monday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Bonnie Clearwater, FAB member and director and chief curator of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, this free “friend”raiser program will feature a tour of the museum’s newest exhibit, “The World of Anna Sui.” The presentation will also introduce “Eric N. Mack: Lemme Walk Across the Room” and “Iké Udé: Select Portraits,” two other exhibits on display. A Q & A session will follow the tour and presentation.

Dedicated to supporting, sustaining and enriching the arts in our community, FAB creates captivating programming, entertainment and events for its members and the public that spotlights our region’s unique cultural offerings.
This is the eighth installment of the FAB Presents virtual pop-up series. Previous programs are available on FAB’s YouTube channel.

Thematically arranged, the exhibition explores Sui’s lifelong engagement with an array of ‘archetypes’ including the rock star, the schoolgirl, the punk, nomads, and surfers — motifs that are featured throughout her work. Hallmark outfits include Sui’s “Silver Peruvian Ensemble” and iconic sequined silk organza “Babydoll Dress” from Spring 1994. Items on view also include fashions worn by Sui’s personal style icons who include Anita Pallenberg and Jane Holzer.

The range of different styles on display emphasize Anna Sui’s consistent design approach as she incorporates her current passions into every garment. As it celebrates American fashion, the exhibition also provides a fascinating guide to the history of American pop culture, and an inside look into the creative process and unique world view of this iconic designer whose daring and experimental approach to design has become a mainstay of the international fashion scene.

“The World of Anna Sui” is organized by the Fashion and Textile Museum, London and is curated by Dennis Nothdruft.

To RSVP for FAB’s virtual A Night at the NSU Art Museum, please visit http://bit.ly/FABNightAtNSUArt2021.

To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

There is Something More to Life Than This 5/8/21

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There is Something More to Life Than This
Saturday, 05/08/2021-, 03:00 pm-07:00 pm
Archive 79 Gallery
170 NE 79 Street,
Miami, Florida, 33138
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Cost: $0-$10

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Our first Pop Up Art Gallery event is scheduled the month of Yaya’s birthday in memory of her life and art. Over 20 local South Florida artists in recovery, allies of the movement, families suffering the plight of substance use disorder and families of loss will be displaying as well as auctioning their work for our cause. Close to 10 artistically inclined women from Jessie Trice Jefferson Reaves House will be sharing their work of art for the first time in a dedicated art gallery setting as part of local artist Javier Cuarezma’s 5 month art sessions curated by Yaya por Vida Foundation. The theme will be Dia de los Muertos, Reincarnation and Rebirth; all styles/motifs reflected in Yaya’s legacy in the arts. Pieces created by Yaya in her lifetime will also be on display in celebration of her life.
Artists have submitted their best work to auction or sell through on site silent auction, and live online auction . We will also be hosting live Narcan training/distribution as part of our community harm reduction program. Live Music by DJ Simdica and Eric Guitian from Mind&Melody will be part of our event along with Live Slam Poetry by Fred DiMarco & Susana Navajas from Save the Sharks.
Proceeds will go to the following:
Reaves House to further aid in the continuous upkeep of art programs and all relative activities Yaya por Vida will help to create and sponsor (inpatient and outpatient). Complimenting said activities as a tool of healing along with Reaves’ wraparound treatment plan will promote successful treatment completion as well as successful, sober living.
Yaya por Vida Foundation will be provide to the local community for those seeking overdose prevention tools, substance use recovery, in treatment, in active recovery, families dealing with a struggling loved one or those that have suffered the loss of a loved one due to substance abuse to find healthy, positive outlets of expressions in the arts with cultural competency in mind.
Space Sponsorship and Hosting by Archive79.
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Nuestro primera exhibicion de arte está programada para el mes del cumpleaños de Yaya en memoria de su vida y arte. Más de 20 artistas locales del sur de la Florida en recuperación, aliados del movimiento, familias que sufren la difícil situación del trastorno por uso de sustancias y familias en duelo, exhibirán y subastarán sus obras para nuestra causa. Cerca de 10 mujeres con inclinaciones artísticas de Jessie Trice Jefferson Reaves House compartirán sus obra de arte por primera vez en una galería de arte gracias a las sesiones de arte regido por artista local Javier Cuarezma y fundada por Yaya por Vida Foundation. El tema será Día de los Muertos, Reencarnación y Renacimiento; todos los estilos / motivos reflejados en el legado de arte de Yaya. Las piezas creadas por Yaya también se exhibirán en celebración de su vida.
Los artistas han enviado su mejor trabajo para subasta o venta mediante subasta silenciosa en el sitio y subasta via redes sociales en vivo. También organizaremos entrenamiento y distribuccion de Narcan en vivo como parte de nuestro programa comunitario de reducción de daños. Música en vivo de DJ Simdica y Eric Guitian de Mind & Melody será parte de nuestro evento junto con Live Slam Poetry de Fred DiMarco y Susana Navajas de Save the Sharks.
Los ingresos se destinarán a lo siguiente:
Reaves House para ayudar aún más en el mantenimiento continuo de los programas de arte y todas las actividades relativas que Yaya por Vida ayudará a crear y patrocinar (pacientes hospitalizados y ambulatorios). Complementara dichas actividades como una herramienta de curación junto con el plan de tratamiento integral de Reaves promoverá la finalización exitosa del tratamiento, así como una vida exitosa y sobria.
La Fundación Yaya por Vida se proporcionará a la comunidad local para aquellos que buscan herramientas de prevención de sobredosis, recuperación del uso de sustancias, en tratamiento, en recuperación activa, familias que lidian con un ser querido que lucha o aquellos que han sufrido la pérdida de un ser querido debido a mal-uso de sustancias para encontrar salidas saludables y positivas de expresiones en las artes teniendo en cuenta la competencia cultural.
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In its Continued Support of the Local Community, Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is Title Sponsor for the 14th Consecutive Year of Annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic 4/30/21

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In its Continued Support of the Local Community, Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is Title Sponsor for the 14th Consecutive Year of Annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic
Friday, 04/30/2021-, 07:00 am-02:00 pm
The Club at Weston Hills
2600 Country Club Way,
Weston, Florida, 33332
Website
Cost: Individual Golfer: $600 (one tournament golfer, one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon) Tournament Awards Luncheon (Non Golfers): $100 (one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon)

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

Fort Lauderdale-based Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL, (FHV) a consumer justice law firm, is serving as the Title Sponsor of the 34th annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic on April 30 benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston scholarship fund at The Club at Weston Hills. This is the 14th consecutive year that FHV is serving as the Title Sponsor of the event. Longtime Weston resident Michael Freedland, Esq., founding partner of Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL, is leading the sponsorship. He is a former president of the Rotary Club of Weston and previously chaired the event for many years.

The golf tournament includes a socially distant, outdoor continental breakfast, outdoor awards luncheon banquet, complimentary on-course beverages, green fees, use of golf cart, official tournament golf ball, practice range and putting green, foursome photo, bag service, official FHVLegal.com Golf Classic golf shirt, and over $100 worth of merchandise per golfer.

Throughout the course of FHV’s involvement, the golf tournament have raised over $2 million in scholarships for the Rotary Club of Weston scholarship fund, which supports local high school seniors who are attending college. One hundred percent of net tournament proceeds go toward the scholarships, presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School and HANDY.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Weston is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing efforts and mandatory face masks for entry. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials and will continue to respond based on their guidelines.

When:
Friday, April 30
7:00 a.m.: Registration & breakfast
8:15 a.m.: Driving range closes
8:30 a.m.: Shotgun starts
1 p.m.: Awards banquet

Where:
The Club at Weston Hills
2600 Country Club Way, Weston, FL 33332

Why:
To support the local community in raising funds that will go towards the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarship program and offer an enjoyable day of golf.

Cost:
Individual Golfer: $600 (one tournament golfer, one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon)

Tournament Awards Luncheon (Non Golfers): $100 (one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon)

To sign up for the golf tournament, visit www.westonrotarygolf.com.

How:
Visit westonrotarygolf.com to sign up and for sponsorship information. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com.

About Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL
Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL is a consumer justice law firm that has been involved in some of the nation’s most significant litigation. Its practice areas include medical malpractice, defective drugs and medical devices, nursing home negligence, birth injury, auto accidents, and premises liability. Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan’s main office is located at 110 SE 6th Street, #2300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Its Weston office is located at 2400 N. Commerce Parkway, #109, Weston, FL 33326. To reach Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, call (954) 467-6400. For more information, visit www.fhvlegal.com.

Take 6 to Close Out Pinecrest Gardens ‘JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl’ Series 4/10/21

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Take 6 to Close Out Pinecrest Gardens ‘JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl’ Series
Saturday, 04/10/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Cost: $15

A cappella group Take 6 is the final act at Pinecrest Gardens’ JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl, a COVID-19 relief concert series. Their performance will be broadcast live from the venue’s Banyan Bowl and live streamed into music lovers homes at 8 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 10. The group has performed with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Brian Wilson, Ben E. King, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Al Jarreau, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Whitney Houston, to name a few. Quincy Jones heralded the group as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet.” Their various Grammy Awards are in categories ranging from Soul, Jazz, and R&B.

A generous percentage of the proceeds from the COVID-19 relief fundraiser will go directly to World Central Kitchen. Due to the pandemic and social distancing requirements, JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl is available via pay-per-view, livestream only. The cost is $15 for this final performance. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid.

Take Steps Ft. Lauderdale Presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group 05/15/2021

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Take Steps Ft. Lauderdale Presented by Craig Zinn Automotive Group
Saturday, 05/15/2021-, 09:00 am-11:00 am
Nova Southeaster University
3301 College Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33314
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO

A Community Based Road Rally Aimed at Raising Crucial Funds to Combat the Disease

WHO:
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – Southern Florida Chapter will hold their annual Take Steps event this year, but with a twist. To follow COVID-19 safety protocols, Take Steps Fort Lauderdale Presented by The Craig Zinn Automotive Group will now be a road rally in order to protect everyone, including patients, and caregivers. The event is geared towards raising crucial funds to combat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve patients’ quality of life.

Take Steps is a nationwide fundraising program that benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Take Steps helps fund critical research and patient support programs, and to increase awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Take Steps hosts family-friendly events in communities across the country, as well as a national virtual livestream. Funds raised through Take Steps will help transform the lives of those impacted by these diseases, and support the Foundation’s critical research, education, and patient support programs.

WHAT:
The event is free and open to the public. To participate in the road rally, individuals and teams must register at the following link: http://cctakesteps.org/fortlauderdale2021

As the presenting sponsor of this event, the Craig Zinn Automotive Group is offering individuals and participating teams an opportunity to win a #ZinnExperience, which will take one winner and a guest on a chauffeured ride to a Florida Panther’s playoff game in a Lexus Limo. To be eligible for the #ZinnExperience, event attendees are encouraged to upload a photo of themselves with one of two vehicles on display at the Take Steps Fort Lauderdale Road Rally from Toyota of Hollywood and Lexus of Pembroke Pines using the hashtag #ZinnExperience.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 9AM – 11AM

WHERE:
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

INFO:
For more information email awishneff@crohnscolitisfoundation.org or call 917-828-1652. For additional details visit http://cctakesteps.org/fortlauderdale2021.

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading non-profit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans living with IBD. Our work is dramatically accelerating the research process through our database and investment initiatives; we also provide extensive educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public. For more information please visit: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/.

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects millions of Americans. They are painful, medically incurable autoimmune diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere along the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Many patients require numerous hospitalizations and surgery. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35; however, the incidence is increasing in children.

About The Craig Zinn Automotive Group
As president and CEO of The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig Zinn owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, and Acura of Pembroke Pines offering new and used makes and models. The company’s mission is to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience as evident in their community service philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of 40+ years, it has made charitable contributions to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Spread Joy Toy Drive, CBS’ Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family 4 the Holidays Operation Elf Program, Subaru’s annual Share the Love event, and Light-Up the Harbor for Children’s Harbor, to name a few. Headquartered out of Hollywood, Florida, the corporate team can be found at Toyota of Hollywood located at 1841 North State Road 7,Hollywood, FL 33021 or https://www.czgroup.com/. They can also be found on Facebook at @zinnautogroup.

Walk for the Animals 4/2/21 – 4/30/21

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Walk for the Animals
Friday, 04/02/2021-04/30/2021, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
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Cost: $20 Registration

Get off the couch and get moving for our virtual walk from April 2nd to the 30th. We’re challenging you to get active every day for the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Walk for the Animals! Start moving and fundraising for the homeless animals to earn awesome incentives and receive goodies from our sponsors. Register for just $20 and unlock your Walk perks immediately! Plus, be one of the top fundraisers or log the most miles and you could win an amazing prize.

Parktails 4/22/21

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Parktails
Thursday, 04/22/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:00 pm
Website
Cost: $75

Parktails: an evening of virtual cocktails and tales from Florida’s national parks

Join us for cocktails curated exclusively for the evening from Bar Lab – and for a few tales from Florida’s national parks – in celebration of our new name, our revamped mission and our rededication to enriching the experience of park visitors and creating deeper connections between diverse communities to the nature that abounds in their backyards.

Yes, you read that right! You may have once known us as the South Florida National Parks Trust, but we recently reintroduced ourselves as The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks.

We feel this new, more inclusive name will help us better unite those who champion the safeguarding of these national parks, ensuring that Florida remains natural, wild and – most importantly – accessible.

Louis Aguirre will host a talk-show-style-storytelling roundtable discussion with some of your favorite personalities from our national parks.

World AIDS Museum Presents a VIP Benefit Reception with Smiley Pool, Photojournalist of Through the White Door, an HIV/AIDS Documentary Exhibit, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 4/7/21

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World AIDS Museum Presents a VIP Benefit Reception with Smiley Pool, Photojournalist of Through the White Door, an HIV/AIDS Documentary Exhibit, at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, 04/07/2021-, 05:30 pm-07:30 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
RSVP / Register
Cost: $25 to benefit World AIDS Museum & Educational Center

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Meet Smiley Pool, photojournalist/co-author of Through the White Door, a documentary photo project and exhibit that portrays the interconnected human experience of families affected by HIV/AIDS, at the VIP benefit for the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.) on April 7. Tickets for the benefit are $25 each and are available, online, at http://bit.ly/WAMThroughTheWhiteDoor. The exhibition, consisting of 40 poignant images from South Africa, Romania, North Carolina, Texas and beyond, depicts the life struggles and triumphs of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS captured by Pool from his inspirational book of the same name, runs at The Galleria from April 8 – 30.

The Through the White Door photography project by Pool spans over two decades following a remarkable group of people who faced the HIV/AIDS crisis head-on and saved a generation of children. The project began with two newspaper stories at the Houston Chronicle in the 1990s with the rest of the work completed on his vacation time for the 20 years that followed — around his staff photographer positions at the Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. Over the years he continued to follow one of the first children in the world on a drug trial for highly active antiretroviral therapy until adulthood, and documented the formation and rise of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) from the organization’s inception in Texas to what it is today – the largest provider of care and treatment for HIV positive children in the world. The project culminated with an oversized hardcover book with 212 pages of his photography. Text for the book was written by Jessica Johns Pool, his spouse, who is a writer specializing in health care. Together, TTWD is their way of sharing the stories of the extraordinary and inspirational people they have met along the way.

Smiley Pool has photographed his fair share of history. Some of those events will appear in the history books, but he’s always found the family scrapbook variety more rewarding. His favorite assignments are the police officers, cancer survivors, schoolchildren, AIDS patients, street preachers, and countless other people who welcome him into their lives and allow him to help tell their stories. Along the way he’s garnered his share of awards — most notably for contributing the aerial photography in The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of Hurricane Katrina that won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. The Associated Press Managing Editors Texas chapter has named him Star Photojournalist of the Year six times. He has also won numerous POYi, Best of Photojournalism, and National Press Photographers Association awards. He’s covered thousands of high school, college, and pro football games; 10 Olympic games; at least a dozen hurricanes; and dozens of presidents, popes, kings, and queens. He even spent a year embedded with the crew of NASA’s final Space Shuttle mission.
He currently works as a staff photographer at The Dallas Morning News, and previously worked for the Houston Chronicle, the Colorado Springs Gazette, Austin American-Statesman, and St. Louis Suburban Journals (as a stringer in high school). When not on assignment, he volunteers at a summer camp for HIV+ youth with his wife Jessica Johns Pool and travels the world, sometimes just to see total eclipses.

Smiley Pool’s book Through the White Door with personalization and autographs will be available for purchase at the opening reception for $45. All proceeds will benefit World AIDS Museum and Educational Center.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, guests attending the benefit opening reception at The Galleria, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart. The opening reception is limited to 100 guests.

The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center’s presentation of the Through the White Door exhibit is sponsored by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and supported by the Broward County Cultural Council and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

For more information about the Through the White Door photo exhibit, please call (954) 390-0550 or visit www.worldaidsmuseum.org.

PAMM Art of the Party 4/17/21

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PAMM Art of the Party
Saturday, 04/17/2021-, 07:00 pm-
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Cost:

Join cultural philanthropists, artists, civic leaders, and arts supporters for an unforgettable evening at Pérez Art Museum Miami’s largest fundraiser of the year, PAMM Art of the Party. This year, Art of the Party will feature both in-person and virtual event options.

Funding Arts Broward Virtual Spring Annual Meeting to Feature Gold Coast Jazz Society’s Pam Dearden and Tim Ingham 3/23/21

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Funding Arts Broward Virtual Spring Annual Meeting to Feature Gold Coast Jazz Society’s Pam Dearden and Tim Ingham
Tuesday, 03/23/2021-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
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Cost: Free

Funding Arts Broward (FAB), a nonprofit volunteer-based arts organization committed to supporting, sustaining, and enriching the arts in Broward County, will present its Spring Annual Meeting, virtually, on Tuesday, March 23, from noon – 1 p.m. The free program will be livestreamed via FAB’s YouTube channel (RSVP required) and will feature a FAB year-in-review presentation plus an address from special guest speakers and FAB grantee Gold Coast Jazz Society’s Tim Ingham and Pam Dearden. Entertainment will be provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society.

Pam Dearden has served as executive director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society since 2004. With over 30 years of experience in arts management and arts administration, she has lent her talents and knowledge in the areas of business, education, outreach and grants to the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir and The Opera Guild of Fort Lauderdale. Dearden is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2008 ArtServe Arts Administrator Award, the 1997 Encore Award for Individual Leadership in the Arts, the Cultural Foundation of Broward’s Star Award for volunteerism, and a “Women of Style and Substance” awardee. She has been affiliated with many professional and local civic organizations including American Symphony Orchestra League; Broward Cultural Council’s Arts in Education Committee; Broward County Music Teachers Association; Women’s Executive Club; past chair of the Cultural Executive Committee for the Broward Cultural Council; Cultural Foundation of Broward; National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE); National Association of the Teachers of Singing; past member of the Philharmonic Society and Opera Society among others.

Tim Ingham is the board president of the Gold Coast Jazz Society and has served the organization for more than 10 years in the areas of artistic programming, scholarship, development and marketing. He’s also president of the HI Foundation and a founding member of the Solarian Jazz Club. Ingham has also served as past trustee of Pine Crest School and on the board of the Broward Public Library Foundation. When not developing his musician skills, Ingham is busy in the media, real estate, investment and finance sectors as the chairman of American National Bank, as vice president of Asterisk, Inc. and as a board member of Hubbell Realty, Inc.

To RSVP for the Spring Annual Meeting, visit https://bit.ly/FABSpringLunch2021. To learn more about FAB including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

About Funding Arts Broward (FAB)
Funding Arts Broward, (FAB) is a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, Florida. As leading arts ambassadors, FAB’s mission is to support, sustain and enrich the arts in our community. Since its inception in 2003, the organization has granted more than $3.6 million to local visual and performing arts programming. More information about FAB can be found at www.fundingartsbroward.org.

MADD Broward County to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K 3/25/21

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MADD Broward County to Host VIP Kick-Off Party for 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K on March 25, 2021
Thursday, 03/25/2021-, 06:00 pm-
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MADD Broward County is kicking off its 10th Annual UKG presents the UBS Financial Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a virtual kick-off party on Thursday, March 25. Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus will provide details about the event as well as explain MADD’s mission. Attendees will also learn how to work the RaceJoy app, and will learn from a mixologist how to create mocktails with La Croix. Money raised stays in this community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

All attendees will receive a virtual goodie bag delivered to their e-mail after the event that will include incentives from local restaurants, sporting goods stores and other unique giveaways. Attendees will also have a chance to win a few cool raffle prizes.

The 10th Annual UKG presents the UBS Financial Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place in-person on Sunday, April 25 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale and virtually at a location of the participant’s choice between Sunday, April 25 – Sunday, May 9.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, for the in-person race, MADD is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing and timed start waves, and masks are to be worn at all times other than on the race course. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials and will continue to respond based on their guidelines.

Since it was launched in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised over $2.5 million, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

For more information about the 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

When:
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

Where:
Virtual. Participants will receive a link once they register.

Why:
To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Cost:
FREE

How:
To RSVP for the Virtual Kick-Off Party, visit http://bit.ly/MADDKickoff

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $2 million since 2011. MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate hundreds of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Virtual Parkinsons Foundation Power Over Parkinsons Gala 5/5/21

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Virtual Parkinsons Foundation Power Over Parkinsons Gala
Wednesday, 05/05/2021-, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
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Cost: FREE

A virtual gala hosted by Willie Geist, Host of NBC News “Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist” and Co-Host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Gala includes a special toast and cooking demonstration led by renowned chef and author Aarón Sánchez. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST. May 5. Free. Register online. Contact: 305-537-9957 Email: kdixon@parkinson.org. www.parkinson.org/events/2021/Virtual-Gala

Rotary Club of Weston to Host 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle Presented by Acuderm 3/18/21

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Rotary Club of Weston to Host 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle Presented by Acuderm
Thursday, 03/18/2021-, 06:30 pm-08:00 pm
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The Rotary Club of Weston will host its 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle on Thursday, March 18 for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Weston’s Student Scholarship Fund. Longtime sponsor Acuderm is serving as the Title Sponsor for the 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle.

In this raffle, it’s better to be last! There will be 400 tickets numbered from 1-400, and each ticket has a respective ticket in a raffle drum. The tickets will be randomly pulled, and the goal is to be the last number pulled. As numbers are pulled out, they are eliminated. The last five people can decide if they want to split the $10,000 prize or go for broke. As the last five are eliminated they can make that decision, but if they go for broke the only ping pong ball left will identify the winner of the $10,000 Grand Prize.

The Rotary Club of Weston will also be hosting its FHVlegal.com Golf Classic in April, which will also benefit the Student Scholarship Fund. As a continuation of its dedication to the local community, Fort Lauderdale-based Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV), a consumer justice law firm, is once again serving as the Title Sponsor for the event.

The Rotary Club of Weston focuses its community service activities in the areas of “Services to Youth” (including education, scholarship and learning development) and “Services to Families in Need,” through volunteerism, the application of member skills, organizational resources, and fundraising activities and events. The Rotary Club of Weston meets at Weston Hills Country Club every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative presentation from a guest speaker. To learn more visit www.westonrotary.com.

When:
Thursday, March 18 from 6:30–8 p.m.

Where:
Virtual. Participants will be emailed a link once they sign up.

Why:
To support the local community in raising funds that will go towards the Rotary Club of Weston’s Student Scholarship Fund.

Cost:
$100 per ticket

How:
To sign up for the 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle, visit www.westonrotarygolf.com.

Visit westonrotarygolf.com to sign up and for sponsorship information. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com.

About Freedland Harwin Valori, PL
Freedland Harwin Valori, PL is a consumer justice law firm that has been involved in some of the nation’s most significant litigation. Its practice areas include medical malpractice, defective drugs and medical devices, nursing home negligence, birth injury, auto accidents, and premises liability. Freedland Harwin Valori’s main office is located at 110 SE Sixth St., #2300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Its Weston office is located at 2400 N. Commerce Parkway, #109, Weston, FL 33326. To reach Freedland Harwin Valori, call (954) 467-6400. For more information, visit www.fhvlegal.com.

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) to Host “Girls Rule – Ignite Your Super Power” 3/31/21

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Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) to Host “Girls Rule – Ignite Your Super Power”
Wednesday, 03/31/2021-, 03:00 pm-05:00 pm
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Junior Achievement of South Florida launches Girls Rule – one amazing initiative and two exciting virtual events that celebrate, empower, and inspire women and girls.

Girls Rule with Title Sponsor Comerica Bank and Presenting Sponsor Bluegreen Vacations, kicks off with The Girls Rule Launch Event on Tuesday, March 16, from noon-1:15 p.m. “We are bringing together today’s resilient and forward-thinking women together to connect around a common vision to transform and advance the world for future generations of women,” said Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO.

The Launch Event is reserved for sponsors, their guests and supporters and will provide an intimate and real-life opportunity to network. Guests will be inspired by Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc. Her company is best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, with more than 150 employees and $150 million in sales. She also has a podcast and new book entitled, “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters”.

On Wednesday, March 31, from 3-5 p.m. is the Girls Rule – Ignite Your Super Power Main Event that will connect hundreds of high school girls with powerful women. Students who might not have the opportunity to be influenced and mentored by strong women role models, will engage with inspiring and exciting keynote speakers, attend breakout sessions led by experienced women leaders paired with young female JA Alumni and receive a swag bag.

The event keynote speaker is Ari Chambers, a multi-media journalist, sports host, and social media manager based in New York City. Ari works for highlightHER and has grown its followers to over 70000 and is considered the fastest growing women’s sports platform. Her message: “Women’s Potential is Limitless”.

Breakout session topics will cover self-care, goal setting, financial wellness, self-invention, personal branding, making responsible choices, building positive relationships, self-acceptance, effective teamwork, the power of positivity and effective communication/public speaking.

“We are honored to serve as the title sponsor of Junior Achievement Girls Rule,” said Mo Corker, Comerica Bank Florida External Affairs Market Manager. “Historically, women have played a vital role in our country’s economic recovery and growth, which is why it is important that we invest in girls’ and women’s empowerment. Our bank is committed to equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the tools and money skills needed to navigate the increasingly complex financial landscape. Partnering with JA on this initiative, creates a path to economic freedom for girls who traditionally would not have access to these resources.”

Other Girls Rule partners include Bluegreen Vacations, CITY Furniture, Rick Case Automotive, Castle Group, JM Family Enterprises, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Office Depot, Valley Bank, Jeni Kampeas Chokron, Laurie Sallarulo, Peter Woolf, Hoffman’s Chocolates, RCC Associates, Kaufman Rossin, KEMET Electronics, Chaisteli Insurance Group, Hotwire Communications, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and Miller Construction Company.

In addition to sponsoring the event, women can join the Women Ignites Futures Movement, powered by CITY Furniture. For a donation of $50, women can submit a 2-minute video sharing their superpower, which will be shared on all social media platforms. For $100, they can also receive a copy of Kara’s book “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters”.

For more information about Girls Rule, including sponsorship and facilitator opportunities, visit www.jasouthflorida.org/GirlsRule or contact Robyn Harper at (954) 979-7124 or Robyn@JASouthFlorida.org.

About Junior Achievement of South Florida
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) inspires and prepares youth to succeed in a global economy. JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

About Kara Goldin
Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune’s Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, was released in October 2020. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin

Pinecrest Gardens Presents JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl with Teen Piano Prodigy Joey Alexander 3/13/21

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Pinecrest Gardens Presents JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl with Teen Piano Prodigy Joey Alexander
Saturday, 03/13/2021-, 08:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Cost: $15

Piano prodigy Joey Alexander is the next featured artist scheduled to perform at ‘JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl’ at Pinecrest Gardens. At just 17 years old, the young musician has countless accolades under his belt, including a solo performance at the 58th Grammy Awards and a White House performance for the Obamas alongside Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding, as well as an NPR Tiny Desk Concert and a Carnegie Hall debut.

Joining Alexander will be Ashley Pezzotti, a 24 year old graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, whose jazz career is taking off. Pezzotti was the winner of the JazzMemes-hosted #WhatTheEllaChallenge, singing along to Alexander’s song, Someone to Watch Over Me. Pezzotti released her first studio album, We’ve Only Just Begun, in 2019.

Alexander’s upcoming virtual concert will broadcast live from the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 13. The cost is $15 for an individual performance, with a generous portion of ticket sales being donated to World Central Kitchen. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid.

United Way of Broward’s Women United to Host “Magnolia After Dark – Engines Off, Party On!” 4/29/21

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United Way of Broward’s Women United to Host “Magnolia After Dark – Engines Off, Party On!”
Thursday, 04/29/2021-, 06:30 pm-10:00 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way,
Davie, Florida, 33314
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Cost: $50.00

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY

United Way of Broward County’s Women United, a powerful network of women confronting head-on the most critical issues facing the Broward County community, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Magnolia events with its in-person “Magnolia After Dark ― Engines Off, Party On!” on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

The event will feature a socially-distanced drive-in and women’s empowerment presentation all in one, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Oasis parking lot in Hollywood, Florida.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit United Way of Broward County as they tackle the most complex, critical challenges and create long-lasting positive change in our community.

Dominique Dawes, three-time Olympic gymnast, Olympic gold medalist, a member of the gold-medal-winning “Magnificent Seven” team, and the first Black gymnast to qualify for the Olympic games, will serve as the keynote speaker. She has served as the national spokesperson for the “Girl Power” campaign, which was a youth empowering initiative run by the Clinton administration. She focuses on issues that young people and women face today, such as developing positive self-esteem, incorporating fitness/wellness as part of a healthy lifestyle, and empowering girls to envision their dreams and ultimately reaching their full potential.

The outdoor “Magnolia After Dark ― Engines Off, Party On!” will be an in-person girls’ night out drive-in, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and programming taking place 7:30–10 p.m. on a stage. Participants are encouraged to bring “gal pals” of all ages and pack a cooler with food and drinks or enjoy a Teriyaki wok-style meal from Potions in Motion Catering. Social distancing will be observed on-site and all cars will be six feet apart.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is syncing its light show, a series of orchestrated outdoor music and light shows showcasing the LED lights built into all sides of the Guitar Hotel, to the event.

Cathy Donnelly, director of Community Relations for the Castle Group, will be honored as the Woman of Inspiration. Jamie Hagar, employee health and benefits consultant for Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA), will be honored as the Woman of Promise.

Event co-chairs are Traci Miller of Miller Construction Company, and Nicole Villarroel of Olive & Judd, P.A. Rock With U will emcee the event. Also speaking will be Kathleen Cannon, president & CEO of United Way of Broward County; and Mary Beth Albritton, Ph.D., vice president of Major Gifts for United Way of Broward County.

Raffle items will include a weekend in Broward County with hotel stays and dining (one entry for $25 or five entries for $100), and a basket of fun excursions (one entry for $100).

“‘Magnolia After Dark ― Engines Off, Party On!’ is certain to be a spectacular, memorable event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Magnolia,” said Miller. “A safe, socially-distanced girls’ night out, it will be incredibly entertaining and feature speakers, a mesmerizing light show, optional food, and much more.”

“This year’s Magnolia event is truly special because amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we have created a unique, exciting evening for all ages to enjoy, safely,” said Villarroel. “We are pleased to have event proceeds benefitting those who have been impacted this past year due to the pandemic and those who were in dire need before COVID-19.”

“We at United Way of Broward County’s Women United are thrilled to have Dominique Dawes speak in-person at this 10th Annual Magnolia event,” said Albritton. “From Olympic gold medalist to Broadway performer, to TV analyst, to president of the Women’s Sports Foundation, Ms. Dawes continues on a path to inspire, motivate and lead, something that our women value and implement into their daily lives.”

Celebrity Cruises and Consolidated Credit are serving as the event’s Title Sponsors. Corporate Partners are Diamond Chairman’s Circle Partners; JM Family Enterprises, Inc.; Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC; Consolidated Credit, and Publix Super Markets. The Gold Chairman’s Circle Partner is Broward Health, and the Diamond Corporate Partner is Celebrity Cruises. Gold Corporate Partners are Holman Enterprises, Memorial Healthcare Systems, Nova Southeastern University, and The Howland Group. Silver Corporate Partners are Castle Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., UKG, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Wells Fargo and OffLeaseOnly.com. Events Sponsors are Durée & Company, Inc.; Health Trust Workforce Solutions; Miller Construction Company; Olive & Judd, P.A. and Right Management; and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. In-Kind Sponsors are; I LOV-ITT EVENTS, LLC. and Blue Truck Productions.

Sponsorships ranging from $5,000–$10,000 are available. Full-page ads in the digital event program are available for $600, and half-page ads for $400.
The cost to attend the event is $50 per person. To attend the event or become a sponsor, visit UnitedWayBroward.org/MagnoliaAfterDark, or for more information, contact Macey Markowitz, MA, CPCA at 954-294-4737 or email mmarkowitz@UnitedWayBroward.org.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located at 1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314.

*Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way of Broward County is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing efforts and mandatory face masks for entry. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials and will continue to respond based on their guidelines.

All parking spaces will be 6 feet apart. Guests are encouraged to stay in their designated areas and attendants will be monitoring to ensure the safety of all guests. Event sponsors will have VIP parking in the front row of the stage. Restrooms will be available. Guests may choose to set up their own chairs outside of their cars or stay in their cars and listen to the program via the designated radio station.

About United Way of Broward County-
United Way of Broward County is a volunteer driven, community-based, nonprofit organization servicing Broward County for more than 80 years. United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and centerpiece of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org.

About United Way of Broward County’s Women United-
For over 15 years, United Way of Broward County’s Women United has been leading the charge and inspiring the change here in Broward County. This powerful network of philanthropic women confronts head-on the most critical issues facing the community. They are a diverse group bound together by their belief in each other, to United Way’s mission and to Broward County. For more information, visit www.unitedwaybroward.org/women-united.

BQE and New River Artist Cooperative Free Mini-quilt Expo to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale 7 3/5/21 – 3/7/21

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BQE and New River Artist Cooperative Free Mini-quilt Expo to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale
Friday, 03/05/2021-03/07/2021, 10:00 am-03:00 pm
New River Inn
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Broward Quilt Expo (BQE) has partnered with New River Artist Cooperative to host a Mini-quilt Expo fundraiser to benefit History Fort Lauderdale and the participating guilds of Broward Quilt Expo. The mini-quilts will be on display at History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Inn (231 SW 2nd Avenue) from Friday, March 5, through Sunday, March 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. On March 7, there will be an “Airing of the Quilts” featuring traditional and modern quilts adorning the New River Inn of History Fort Lauderdale and surrounding buildings. Each Quilt Guild will also have quilting fabrics, supplies and items for sale to benefit History Fort Lauderdale. Admission to Mini-quilt Expo fundraiser is free.

Each participating quilter has donated mini-quilts with a Florida theme that will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the respective organizations. The guilds being represented are South Florida Modern Quilt Guild, Coral Spring Quilters, East Sunrise Quilt Guild, Quilting in the Pines, Southern Stars, West Broward Quilters’ Guild, Ocean Waves Quilt Guild and Brian Fitzgerald – artist-in- residence at History Fort Lauderdale’s New River Artist Cooperative. Larger quilts will also be on display to show the community the craftmanship of quilting. BQE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the art of quilting and hosts the largest volunteer quilt expo in South Florida.

The New River Artist Cooperative is comprised of six artist-in-residence studios located on the third floor of the New River Inn. Artist-guided tours are available Monday through Friday from noon – 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Visitors who attend the Mini-quilt Expo are encouraged to also visit History Fort Lauderdale’s museums. General admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is always free for members, military and children ages six and under. Exhibits include the new “Beyond the Shimmering Waters: Everglades + Immokalee Photography,” “The Bryans of Fort Lauderdale” permanent exhibit which allows guests to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait of a Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology of the New River” and a multitude of narratives and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts a variety of yearly multicultural exhibits highlighting African American, Caribbean and Latin artists sharing their views of history.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, visitors to History Fort Lauderdale will be required to wear a mask, have a digital temperature reading and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart. Hand sanitizer will be available at the front desk admission point and all surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned multiple times a day, per CDC guidelines. Additionally, guests will be asked to sign-in, daily, for contact tracing.

For more information about the Mini-quilt Expo fundraiser, visit www.browardquiltexpo.com.

For tickets and more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

VeritageMiami 2021 4/11/21

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VeritageMiami 2021
Sunday, 04/11/2021-05/14/2021, 11:00 am-06:00 pm
Coral Gables Country Club
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida, 33131
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Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

Event Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SYll10 PviiquzSd3Mhk3uXGhzZWzlR9

Craft Beer Tasting: One of the most popular events, featuring top-notch local, regional and national craft breweries complemented by delicious bites from dozens of South Florida restaurants with the artsy, mural adorned Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Gardens as the backdrop.

· May 13, 2021, at Wynwood Walls
· 6 pm – 7:30 pm | 7:30 pm – 9pm

Farm to Fork with chef Michael Schwartz: Sunday brunch curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz reveling in South Florida’s culinary bounty in a celebration of farm-to-table sustainability, paired with exciting wines and a lively auction.

· April 11, 2021, at Coral Gables Country Club

· 11 am Reception | 12 pm Brunch

Interactive Dinner featuring Chef Adrianne Calvo: The ultimate good time awaits foodies at VeritageMiami Interactive Dinner with celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo guiding guests as they prepare a gourmet dinner à la carte, right at their table. Sponsors and guests will have the choice between participating in person or all virtual.

· May 14, 2021, at InterContinental Miami

· 6:30 pm Reception | 7:30 pm Interactive Dinner

History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” Photography Exhibition Preview 3/3/21

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” Photography Exhibition Preview
Wednesday, 03/03/2021-, 05:30 pm-07:00 pm
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
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Cost: $25

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES

In honor of Women’s History Month, History Fort Lauderdale and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will present “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” a photography exhibition, March 4 -31. The exhibit, to be displayed at The Galleria (2414 East Sunrise Blvd), will showcase six prominent women of today who are proponents of change along with historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community. A ticketed exhibition preview and recognition ceremony honoring the women of today and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale will take place on Wednesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m., at The Galleria with support from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.

This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of outstanding women of today including Kareen Boutros, executive director of Broward Workshop; Lori Chevy, market president of Bank of America; Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital; Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Broward Community Foundation; Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq. of Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLLC and founder of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute.

Past pioneering women to be highlighted include Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, author and founder/publisher of the Seminole Tribune; Dr. Susie Holley, prominent philanthropist; Edee Green, award-winning journalist and one of the founders of Kids in Distress in Broward County; Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, prominent suffragette, first school teacher in Fort Lauderdale, philanthropist and part founder of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society (now History Fort Lauderdale) and Easter Lily Gates, Broward County’s first woman president of the State Supervisors of Elections, among others.

A special recognition ceremony will honor the six local women of today on March 3 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be first to see the exhibition and enjoy a ceremony to individually recognize each honoree. Opening ceremony tickets are available at http://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers.

Sponsored by Broward Health Foundation, Broward Community Foundation, City & Shore Magazine, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

In compliance with local and state health guidelines, visitors viewing the “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” exhibition at The Galleria, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing of six feet apart.

For more information about “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Additional information about The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com.

Pinecrest Gardens Presents JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl with Glenn Miller Orchestra 1/16/21

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Pinecrest Gardens Presents JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl with Glenn Miller Orchestra
Saturday, 01/16/2021-, 08:00 pm-
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Cost: $15 OR $65/remaining 5 shows

Determined to keep the music alive this season, Pinecrest Gardens, South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park, is hosting ‘JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl’ to help feed America and bring jazz masters to the homes and hearts of viewers nationwide. The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra is the next featured band scheduled to perform in the concert series, which will broadcast live from the acoustically magnificent Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, January 16. During the 2020-21 JazzAid Live concert season, jazz fans also can enjoy live-streamed performances by award-winning trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, acclaimed saxophonist, singer and composer Grace Kelly, child prodigy Joey Alexander, and multi-Grammy Award winning The Manhattan Transfer. The cost is $15 for an individual performance and $65 for the remaining five shows, with a generous portion of ticket sales being donated to World Central Kitchen. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid.

Annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) Fundraiser 12/3/20

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Thursday, 12/03/2020-12/06/2020, 08:00 pm-
Virtual Location
Cost: Free (auction items’ prices vary)

The annual Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) fundraiser to financially support and bring awareness for ocean conservation is going virtual.

World-renowned artist, scientist, conservationist and entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey and his daughter, GHOF Project Manager Jessica Harvey, will broadcast from their home port of Grand Cayman, where they will take viewers on a tour through the year of GHOF research and education highlights and look back on Dr. Harvey’s lifetime of ocean conservation work. Viewers will get face to face with sharks, marlin and invited celebrity guests, including a special musical performance, all from the comfort of their own home.

Auction items will be available when the event kicks-off Dec. 3 at 8 pm EST through Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. EST. The silent auction will feature original and reproduced Guy Harvey artwork, a fishing excursion with Dr. Harvey in the Cayman Islands, fishing trips to Panama and Costa Rica, jewelry for him and her, and other unique gift items just in time for the holidays. All of the proceeds from the evening benefit the GHOF’s ocean research and education efforts.

The annual fundraiser benefits the GHOF which conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities and to make a donation visit GuyHarvey.com or e-mail GHOF@GuyHarvey.com.

Unity Through Art 12/3/20

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Unity Through Art
Thursday, 12/03/2020-, 07:00 pm-09:00 pm
RSVP / Register
Cost: $360

Hillel at FIU Presents ‘Unity Through Art,’ a virtual discussion taking place on December 3 from the home of Alan Kluger and Amy Dean, Founding member of Kluger Kaplan P.L., and Retired Judge, respectively. Moderated by Laura Raiffe, Alan and Amy will talk about art with renowned contemporary artists and curators, including Tschabalala Self, Xaviera Simmons, & David Castillo. A donation of $360 or more gives you a complimentary ticket to the virtual art discussion.

Hope for the Holidays 12/3/20

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Hope for the Holidays
Thursday, 12/03/2020-, 05:00 pm-
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Cost: $20

Hope for the Holidays presented by JM Family Enterprises and Bank of America will bring you an exclusive experience of holiday “How-Tos” that you can do in the leisure of your own home. Join us for an evening of fun, do-it-yourself holiday activities, comprised of interior design tips, cocktails and cuisines, along with behind the scenes information on your local Red Cross. Proceeds will support our disaster response and relief efforts.

Rock the Ribbon with Chuck Panozzo of STYX and The Voice’s Laura Vivas at World AIDS Museum’s Official Kick-off at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale 12/1/20

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Rock the Ribbon with Chuck Panozzo of STYX and The Voice’s Laura Vivas at World AIDS Museum’s Official Kick-off at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Tuesday, 12/01/2020-, 08:30 am-10:00 am
The Galleria at Fort Lauderadle
2414 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Website
Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

Rocking a red ribbon not only completes any outfit; it shows everyone – especially people living with HIV and their families – your support. On Tuesday, December 1 at 8:30 a.m. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) will present the official kick-off to World AIDS Day, founded in 1988 and themed this year as Rock the Ribbon. Hosted by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, the event will feature special guests Chuck Panozzo, Styx rock band member, and Laura Vivas, recording artist and former contestant on The Voice.

World AIDS Museum will gather elected officials, fellow HIV-related agencies and other stakeholders. Attendees will embrace this community gathering with special performances by Laura Vivas and the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus under the direction of Gary Keating. DJ Aulden Brown will add his flair to rock the crowd.

Special guest Styx rock band member Chuck Panozzo will be one of the voices heard as to why this day is so important. Charles Salvatore “Chuck” Panozzo is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx. A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer/keyboardist Dennis De Young. He toured part-time from 1999 to 2003, and currently tours with Styx on a regular basis.

Chuck Panozzo is openly gay and has been out since 2001. That year, he also announced that he is living with HIV, and has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights. In 2006, he spoke with Frontiers for the first time about his decision to come out. The following year, he released his autobiography “The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx.”

Laura Vivas will offer a live performance that will coincide with the rock theme. Her blind audition on NBC’s hit show The Voice, Season 3, resulted in a spot on Christina Aguilera’s team. A native of Puerto Rico, Vivas’ career began at age 18 singing back-up for local artists. Since 2007, she has been the lead singer and the lone female in a six-piece South Florida cover band called Re-Mix. She has opened for artists such as Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Bruce Hornsby and more.

The event, sponsored by The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Seasons 52, Michael Murphy Photography and GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be open to the public and take place outdoors under the covered valet parking entrance. Facial coverings will be required. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at www.worldaidsmuseum.org.

About World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
The World AIDS and Museum and Educational Center works to promote dialogue that eliminates HIV/AIDS stigma through education, artistic expression, and cultural programming. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 2011, and the Museum facility opened to the public in May 2014. We provide prevention and education services to over 5,000 people per year in public and charter schools, community-based social services, detention facilities, and colleges and universities. The Museum includes a permanent exhibit, “The Chronology of HIV/AIDS,” and rotating smaller exhibits highlighting different aspects of the HIV epidemic worldwide. Special programs, including art exhibitions, films, and community dialogues, are offered throughout the year. For more information, call (954) 390-0550 or visit www.worldaidsmuseum.org.

About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations and touted as Fort Lauderdale’s most fashionable address, features a collection of popular retail and dining options. Macy’s, Dillard’s and H&M anchor the center which also is home to Altar’d State, American Eagle Outfitters, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Free People, J. Crew, Michael Kors and Pandora. Visitors can choose from a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and P.F. Chang’s. Blue Martini and Powerhouse Gym can also be found at The Galleria. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd., it is minutes from the airport, port, downtown and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). More information about current and extended hours is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or by visiting www.galleriamall-fl.com.

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Freedland Harwin Valori, PL Raising Funds for Annual Harvest Drive Through Dec. 1
Tuesday, 11/17/2020-12/01/2020, 12:00 am-
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Fort Lauderdale-based Freedland Harwin Valori, PL (FHV), along with the Rotary Club of Weston and Huntington Learning Center, are asking for the community’s support to raise funds for the annual Harvest Drive, which helps feed families in need. The organizations will be collecting funds through Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Constraints on food collection and volunteer involvement due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to the need for help from the community, to ensure that families in need have food this holiday season. With a goal to provide 1,500 families with students in Broward County Public Schools two full bags of non-perishable groceries (40 pounds of food) and a $25 gift card, the organizations are asking for monetary donations of any amount.

Donations can be made via Venmo at @RotaryFeeds, CashApp at $WestonRotary, and PayPal at reho7@aol.com.

In addition to giving to a great cause, everyone who donates, regardless of the amount, will be entered in a raffle to win a $1,000 American Express gift card. To be entered in the raffle, donors simply need to email a screenshot of their donation to rotaryfeeds@gmail.com.

For more information about Harvest Drive, visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com.

Lips Annual Gospel Brunch & Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center 12/6/20

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Lips Annual Gospel Brunch & Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Sunday, 12/06/2020-, 11:00 am-01:30 pm
Lips
1421 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334
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Cost: Brunch is $24.95 per person plus an additional $10 cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?NO REPLY

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will host a not-your-ordinary Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) during its Drag-a-licious Gospel Brunch on Sunday, December 6, with two show seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped children’s toy to receive a free Lips’ World-Famous Frozen Cosmo during a future visit.

Attendees to this festive brunch will have two reasons to enjoy Lips show palace experience. One is to celebrate Lips’ show hostess, Nicolette’s birthday and the other is to support CDTC. Show goers will experience soulful and inspirational music performed by the ladies of Lips who will also serve Lips’ world-famous all-inclusive Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and Champagne.

Guests of Lips always enjoy the witty show hostesses and talented cast who serve up delicious food and entertainment as part of a well-orchestrated revue of past and present leading ladies. Lips is more drag-a-licious than ever with a popular menu of drag queen-inspired delicious salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus a full-bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other signature drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. Seating is limited due to social distancing requirements. Lips is CDC compliant and facial coverings are required upon entry. Brunch is $24.95 per person plus an additional $10 cover charge that will go directly to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

About Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is a not-for-profit organization that serves more than 12,000 children with special healthcare needs in Broward County, annually. As a facility of Broward Health, CDTC’s mission is to promote the optimal health and well-being of children with special healthcare needs by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment services within a medical home environment. CDTC is a nationally recognized center of excellence offering a unique system of care for infants, children and youth with chronic illnesses, disabilities and developmental delays. For information, visit childrensdiagnostic.com.

About Lips Fort Lauderdale
Six nights a week and every Sunday afternoon, Lips serves up delicious food and Las Vegas- style drag entertainment. Lips is the perfect place for a bachelorette party or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a divorce with an amazing cast of characters, including show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, Nicole Halliwell and Velvet LeNore. The fun never ends at Lips, with sister locations in New York, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago. Lips is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, about one-mile east of I-95. For more information about Lips, call (954) 567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.

The Salvation Army of Broward County Seasonal Bell Ringers Job Fair 11/4/20

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The Salvation Army of Broward County Seasonal Bell Ringers Job Fair on November 4
Wednesday, 11/04/2020-, 10:00 am-01:00 pm
The Salvation Army of Broward County – Community Center
100 SW 9th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
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Cost: Free

Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

The Salvation Army of Broward County is seeking to fill 125 seasonal paid bell ringer positions at its Holiday 2020 Job Fair on November 4. South Florida residents with a positive outlook and an affinity for philanthropy and fun are encouraged to apply.

Synonymous with the Christmas season, “ringing the bell” at a Salvation Army Red Kettle has been a tradition since 1895. It’s not just about ringing a bell, however. All proceeds from the Kettle stay in Broward County and support the Salvation Army’s feeding, shelter and social service programs. Last year, the nonprofit organization raised more than $213,205 for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community.

The Job Fair screenings will comply with CDC-approved COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and applicants will be required to wear a mask. Bell Ringers will be selected for employment for the holiday period of November 13 – December 24.

The Red Kettle Bell Ringers program is only part of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to help those less fortunate. Last year’s Angel Tree Program secured and distributed more than 8,046 toys to 1,061 families with diminished resources. The Salvation Army is actively assisting thousands of residents-in-need through its Food Pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each Thursday, trusted Army experts provide non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more hundreds of underserved families. The organization also provides meals-to-go services for the homeless, its residents and other impoverished individuals.

The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to “meeting human needs without discrimination.” For more information or to make a donation, visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale or call (954) 524-6991. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/Browardsalvationarmy, on Instagram @salvationarmybroward and on Twitter @SalArmyBroward.

6th Annual Streets Smarts Self Defense Workshop 10/24/20

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6th Annual Streets Smarts Self Defense Workshop
Saturday, 10/24/2020-, 12:00 pm-02:00 pm
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Cost: 40.00

COCONUT GROVE, Florida – Now, in its 6th year, Sensei Carol White hosts the highly anticipated and motivational Streets Smarts Ultimate Self Defense Workshop in the first ever online (via Zoom) and in-person (with limited capacity) inside the White Tiger and Dragon Martial Arts Academy facility located at 3051 SW 28th Street, Miami, FL 33133 on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 6:30 PM and Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at 12:00 PM.

When you attend the one-hour action packed class, you learn the basics in self defense tips and techniques; starting with how to protect and defend yourself from attackers either in a standing position and/or from the ground – where 90% of attacks end up. This dynamic course gives you the confidence to defend yourself and feel safe in an unsafe world during these unprecedented times.

Sponsored by White Tiger and Dragon Martial Arts, all of the proceeds will benefit the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove’s Human Trafficking Committee. The per person cost of the course is $40 each day. Can’t make it? You are encouraged to support the cause by sponsoring a known trafficked woman with an opportunity to attend one of the two courses.

You won’t want to miss this annual Street Smarts Ultimate Self Defense Workshop and hone your skills that everyone must know!

Second Annual Art + Stroll (Virtual) 11/12/20

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Second Annual Art + Stroll (Virtual)
Thursday, 11/12/2020-, 06:00 pm-07:30 pm

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Cost: $25 – $50

Requiring social distancing?
Requiring masks?
Providing hand sanitizer?

Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) and BBX Capital proudly present the 2nd Annual ART + STROLL, a one-of-a-kind event featuring an art exhibition and entertainment.

This year via Zoom, participants will virtually view the artwork, purchase fabulous art for their homes, offices or as a holiday gift, and enjoy entertainment by Face the Music Foundation and NYSW Jazz Lounge safely from home while supporting arts and culture.

Proceeds from sales of the artwork directly benefit BFA’s innovative programs and local artists. Tickets are limited and priced at $25 for the Zoom link only and $50 for the Zoom link and a swag bag filled with Hoffman’s Chocolates, a bottle of Prosecco and other special treats.

During the event, as an added bonus, all ticketholders have a chance to win such prizes as tickets for two on a Spirit Airlines flight, tickets for two on a JetBlue flight and a Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach staycation package.

For additional information, please visit bfabroward.org/programs/art-stroll.

Spooktacular Bingo and Costume Contest Benefiting RMHC of South Florida 10/30/20

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Spooktacular Bingo and Costume Contest Benefiting RMHC of South Florida
Friday, 10/30/2020-, 06:00 pm-07:00 pm
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Cost: Visit Registration Site for Ticketing Options

RMHC of South Florida and Miami Mom Collective invite you to the first-ever Spooktacular Bingo & Costume Contest on Friday, October 30th, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. This virtual event is open to all ages and will allow participants to join from the comfort of their home via zoom. This event will feature several exciting rounds of Bingo, prizes, surprise guests and a fun costume contest!
Register now to join the fun! You will receive an e-mail with your bingo cards and the costume contest rules.
*To register, you must be 18+, any child under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on camera.

4th Annual Imagine Miami Luncheon 9/30/20

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4th Annual Imagine Miami Luncheon
Wednesday, 09/30/2020-, 12:00 pm-01:00 pm
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Cost: $25-100

The Imagine Miami Luncheon is Catalyst Miami’s annual fundraising luncheon, and one of the most fun events of the year! Typically hosted at a beautiful Miami restaurant with 200 new and old friends, this year’s luncheon will take place during a 1-hour virtual event on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. During this fundraising event, Nadege Green will be honored with the 2020 Community Catalyst Award. We’ll also hear a bolero performance by multi-Grammy winning musician, John Daversa, and have a special guest appearance by actor, climate activist, and three-time Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo.

The 2020 Community Catalyst Award honoree, Nadege Green, is Director of Community Research and Storytelling at the Community Justice Project. She worked as a journalist in Miami for just over 10 years investigating how local government policies and actions—both historical and contemporary—impact everyday people. Her work centers around using analysis, data and narratives from the directly impacted to address housing inequities, climate justice, gun violence and other pressing issues in Miami-Dade County that disproportionately impact black and brown communities. Green believes in the power of teaching community storytelling as a means to educate, problem-solve and heal. She is a frequent lecturer and speaker in academic and community settings around disparities in Miami-Dade, local history and race. Green is a recipient of the Ruth Shack Leadership Award and the Florida ACLU Gene Miller Voice of Freedom Award. She’s also the proud mom of two amazing boys, Noah and Jacob.

Thank you to the following sponsors for all their support in making this year’s event a reality: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Weil, BAC Florida Bank, BankUnited, Northern Trust, Bank of America, Dr. Loretta, Alliance Bernstein, Citi, Mary & Tim Casey, DLF Attorneys, Beach Haus, Charmel Maynard, the Jain & Lagoa Foundation at The Miami Foundation, VITAS Healthcare, Capital One, Crabtree & Auslander, Lalchandani Simon PL, Miami Medical Consultants, Jason & April Pizzo, and PICT (Public Interest Computer & Technology). And a special thank you to Miami-based artist Nate Dee, Colony & Comb, Buena Vista Candle Co., Sage & Balm, and BeLoved Box for providing your products to be a part of this year’s Care Package, available to all those participating in this year’s virtual luncheon.

Your ticket purchase will support our work to provide paths to economic mobility, create community-led change, and more. To learn more about how you can attend, sponsor, or participate in this event, visit: bit.ly/4thImagineMiami

Spread Love Fundraising Campaign 9/5/20 – 10/31/20

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Spread Love Fundraising Campaign
Friday, 09/05/2020-10/31/2020, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
Virtual Location
Cost: Free to browse; unframed prints priced at $100

Business for the Arts Broward (BFA), a not-for-profit organization that brings business leaders together to advocate for arts and culture, has announced the launch of the Spread Love fundraising campaign in partnership with world-renowned artist Cey Adams. Proceeds from sales of signed limited edition prints of Adams’ Love mural in Omaha, Neb. will benefit BFA, allowing the organization to continue to expand innovative programming.

Only 100 of the archival 24×18 prints are available from this legendary artist. Priced at $100 each, they can be ordered online at https://business-for-the-arts-of-broward.square.site/s/shop beginning September 1. An optional convenience fee of $150 is available for buyers who wish to purchase framed copies. Additionally, $25 raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win either the first print of the edition (1/100) or an exclusive “artist’s proof” print.

The campaign will run through October 31 or until stock is sold out.

Village of Pinecrest Announces Covid Relief Concert Series: JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl 10/17/20

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Village of Pinecrest Announces Covid Relief Concert Series: JazzAid Live at the Banyan Bowl
Saturday, 10/17/2020-04/10/2021, 08:00 pm-
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Cost: $15/single performance; $100/8-show series

The Village of Pinecrest in Miami-Dade County, Florida is proud to present ‘JazzAid Live from the Banyan Bowl’ to both help feed America and bring jazz masters to the homes and hearts of viewers nationwide. JazzAid Live from the Banyan Bowl will be available via pay-per-view, livestream and kick off with a live performance by international superstar Jon Secada, broadcast from the acoustically magnificent Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Additionally, as part of the extraordinary eight-show concert series, jazz fans will enjoy performances by 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, the world-renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, award-winning trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, acclaimed saxophonist, singer and composer Grace Kelly, child prodigy Joey Alexander, and multi-Grammy Award winning The Manhattan Transfer. The cost is $15 for an individual performance and $100 for the eight-show jazz series. A generous percentage of the proceeds from the COVID-19 relief fundraiser will go directly to World Central Kitchen by Chef José Andrés. To purchase tickets, visit www.pinecrestgardens.org/jazzaid

11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156

(305) 669-6990 or asperez@pinecrest-fl.gov

Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 10/16/20

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Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Conquer & Cure benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Friday, 10/16/2020-, 07:00 pm-
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The Conquer and Cure experience is an excellent example of the power the IBD community has when we come together. Join us for a three-part virtual night out, in the comfort and safety of your own home, and help make an impact in the lives of people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Get your groove on as DJ Michael Sarysz and NBC’s Sheli Muniz take you on a journey for your senses! Enjoy a signature cocktail creation compliments of Fiola Miami, cook along with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni from Master Chef and sing the night away with special performances by two fabulous Broadway superstars from the award-winning shows Hamilton and Wicked. Presented by Entertainment LIVEstyle, you will be enchanted by a live vocal performance and Q&A featuring Ryan Vasquez as Alexander Hamilton and Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba from Wicked. Reserve an exclusive Party Kit now! It is guaranteed to elevate your experience. Act fast, quantities are limited!

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Virtual Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K September 19 – 26 9/19/20

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Virtual Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K September 19 – 26
Saturday, 09/19/2020-09/26/2020, 12:00 am-
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Cost: $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $20 per participant (18 and under) and $25 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of three or more.

in your own space to “krush” poverty and homelessness in Broward County! The Salvation Army of Broward County will go virtual for its rescheduled third annual Kettle Krush 5K, September 19 – 26, designed to raise awareness and funds for families in need. Registration is open, now, at tinyurl.com/BrowardKettleKrush2020.

The Salvation Army serves over 15,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Last year, The Salvation Army of Broward County raised $213,205 in just five short weeks in November and December. In addition to the Kettle Krush 5K and the holiday Red Kettle program, The Salvation Army of Broward County feeds hundreds of families through its annual free Thanksgiving meal initiative in partnership with The Cheesecake Factory, and distributes over 8,000 gifts to over 2,100 children though its Angel Trees and Holiday Toy Shop.

Registration fees for the third annual Kettle Krush Virtual 5K are $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $20 per participant (18 and under) and $25 for registrants (19 and over). Team registration is $20 per person for teams of three or more. The first 100 participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts can be picked-up, in advance, during a special drive-through at The Salvation Army of Broward Area Command, 1445 West Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale, on Wednesday, September 16 (3 – 7 p.m.), Thursday, September 17 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Friday, September 18 (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.).
The virtual event will feature a live leader board link updated every two minutes with real-time tabulation of overall, gender and age group categories provided by AccuChipUSA, Inc. and awards will be given to runners within the “top 3” categories and age groups.

During the virtual race time window, The Salvation Army of Broward encourages participants to email selfies, photos or short videos of their personal race with the hashtag #BrowardKettleKrush2020 for consideration to be posted on the organization’s social media sites. Participants can also display their chosen racecourse by uploading maps from the following fitness app trackers: Strava, Garmin, Polar, MapMyRun, RunKeeper, MovesCount, EndoMondo and TomTom Sports (course maps will be publicly viewable).

The Salvation Army of Broward County Virtual Kettle Krush 5K is sponsored by FPL, Fast Printz, Forney Construction, Edd Helms Group, Acme Barricades and Bimbo Bakeries.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/or sponsorship support, please contact Robert Beasley at (954) 712-2480 or email Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to “meeting human needs without discrimination.” Since 1926, The Salvation Army has been active in Broward County serving thousands of our most needy community members. Today, it offers a number of vital programs including its Economic Stability Program, the Open Door Project emergency shelter, a food pantry, transitional family housing, New Beginnings for pregnant homeless women and disaster services. For more information, visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale or call (954) 524-6991.

The Salvation Army of Broward County Stuff the Bus Virtual School Supplies Drive in Conjunction with Walmart 8/7/20, 8/8/20

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The Salvation Army of Broward County Stuff the Bus Virtual School Supplies Drive in Conjunction with Walmart
Friday, 08/07/2020-08/08/2020, 10:00 am-09:00 pm
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Cost: No Entry Fee

The Salvation Army of Broward County will launch its first local Stuff the Bus Virtual School Supplies Drive in conjunction with Walmart. The drive will kick-off on Monday, August 3, and will offer generous supporters several ways to donate – via Walmart’s online registry, through the organization’s secure donation portal and via drop-offs. All supplies will be distributed to school-aged children in need in Broward County just in time for the start of the new school year on
The Salvation Army of Broward County is currently seeking a variety of supplies including pencils, pens, calculators, paper, folders, spiral notebooks, binders, colored markers, glue sticks and more.
Individuals and businesses seeking to donate to The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Stuff the Bus Virtual School Supplies Drive may purchase items securely through https://tinyurl.com/StuffTheBus2020 or visit the following Walmart locations to shop and drop-off:

• 4700 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL 33330
• 2500 W. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
• 6001 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Monetary donations can be made directly via The Salvation Army’s secure website at https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/browardschoolsupplies.

Supplies may also be shipped to or dropped off through August 17 at The Salvation Army of Broward headquarters at 1445 W. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

In addition to its school supplies drive, The Salvation Army of Broward County is feeding thousands of residents-in-need through its Food Pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each Thursday, trusted Army experts provide non-perishable items and other pantry goods to more hundreds of underserved families. The organization also provides meals-to-go services for the homeless, its residents and other impoverished individuals.

For more information, contact Robert Beasley, The Salvation Army of Broward County, at (954) 712-2480 or via email at Robert.beasley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

ManyOne Can. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus presented by GSK. 9/12/20

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ManyOne Can. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus presented by GSK.
Saturday, 09/12/2020-, 12:00 am-11:30 pm
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Cost: Donation Requested

The Lupus Research Alliance is excited to announce the reimagination of our ManyOne Can. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus presented by GSK. This celebratory Virtual Walk experience will unite the entire lupus community as never before – behind one goal, on one day – Saturday, September 12, 2020.

We hope you will join your friends, family, colleagues, and thousands more in the lupus community for this unified Virtual Walk event. It doesn’t matter how, or when you do it, or even where you do it. Walk and Fundraise Your Way! Use social media and other great tools all summer long.

So, let’s rally our collective energies and continue to support the LRA mission – funding research that changes the lives of people with lupus. 100% of all money raised for LRA goes to lupus research programs.

Sun Pours Daylong – The Sunny Project 8/31/20

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Sun Pours Daylong – The Sunny Project
Sunday, 07/31/2020-08/31/2020, 11:00 am-07:00 pm
Miami Design District
151 NE 41st St. Suite 133,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer?YES

The Sunny Project presents Sun Pours Daylong, a physical exhibition running alongside an online print sale of Florida photos by 22 Florida photographers. Each contributing photographer has selected a local racial and/or social justice organization, and 100 percent of the proceeds from their respective print sales will go to their chosen organization. All available photos will be displayed as part of the exhibition.

BrightStar Credit Union Back to School Drive 7/29/20

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BrightStar Credit Union Back to School Drive
Monday, 07/29/2020-08/21/2020, 08:00 am-06:00 pm
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Due to the impact of COVID-19, Broward County’s largest back to school drive is going virtual and BrightStar Credit Union is one of this year’s proud participants. The virtual back to school drive is organized by the Broward Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Broward County Public School students through the support of quality education.

Contributions will help provide an 18-piece basic school supply kit to every student in 112 Title I elementary schools in Broward County.

Donation options include:
Equip-A-Kid (1 student) for $10
Equip-A-Class (25 students) for $250
Equip-A-School (880 students) for $3,500
Each basic school supply kit is individually sealed for maximum safety.

For more information and to donate, people can visit https://browardedfoundation.org/BSCU/.

6th Annual Virtual Art and Soul is Extended Through August 31 6/1/20 – 8/31/20

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6th Annual Virtual Art and Soul is Extended Through August 31
Monday, 06/01/2020-08/31/2020, 12:00 am-11:59 pm
Virtual Location
Cost: Free

Business for the Arts of Broward’s (BFA) 6th Annual Art & Soul event, which moved to a virtual format due to COVID-19 in May, has been extended for three more months. Art from local artists can now be purchased online through August 31.

Juried artwork sized at 12″ x 12″, 20” x 20” or 30” x 30” are specially priced from $200 to $500.

Since the virtual Art & Soul kicked off, several pieces of art have been sold including to buyers from California to New York.

Art & Soul is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to Art & Soul, including the free Arts Mean Business speaker series, Art in the Workplace, Art Curation and Art+Stroll.

The stage is set for Lips Fort Lauderdale to responsibly welcome back fans on Thursday 6/25/20

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The stage is set for Lips Fort Lauderdale to responsibly welcome back fans
Thursday, 06/25/2020 – 07:00 pm –
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale Florida 33334
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Cost: 30 for dinner and the show
ENFORCING SOCIAL DISTANCING: YES
ENFORCING MASK WEARING: YES
PROVIDING HAND SANITIZER: YES

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, is excited to welcome the community back to the perfect place for any celebration when it officially reopens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in compliance with local and state COVID 19 guidelines. In the tradition of Lips, the incredible cast will sashay on stage, deliver delicious dining options and pour signature drinks from Thursday through Saturday nights and for Sunday Brunch, until further notice. Sales from the reopening night will benefit all Lips employees as they make their glamorous return.

“Lips is proud to reconnect with our loyal customers and welcome newcomers to experience our unique brand of dining and entertainment,” said Yvonne Lamé, Lips founder and co-owner. “We are extremely grateful for the support from this community over the past 12 years and we hope to continue celebrating special occasions and life for years to come.”

In keeping with the tradition of Lips’ nightly themed shows, the reopening will kick off with “Dinner with the Divas.” Lips’ talented cast of characters will impersonate past and present divas such as Cher, Pink, Donna Summer, Nikki Minaj and many others. Other theme nights include Game Night (Tuesday), Twisted Broadway (Wednesday), Glitz & Glam (Friday and Saturday), “Dinner with the Divas” (Thursday and Sunday) and Lips’ drag-a-licious Gospel Brunch (Sunday).

Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner from a popular drag-themed menu of salads, appetizers and entrees, including Chicken Marsala, Atlantic Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Garden Vegetable Curry, Mushroom or Lobster Ravioli. Lips also offers a full bar serving its world-famous frozen cosmos and other tasty specialty drinks.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 567-0987. Limited seating is available. Follow us on Facebook @LipsFTL and Instagram @lipsfla, or visit www.lipsusa.com for more information.

About Lips Fort Lauderdale
Six nights a week and every Sunday afternoon, Lips serves up delicious food and Las Vegas- style drag entertainment. Lips is the perfect place for a bachelorette party or to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a divorce with an amazing cast of characters, including show hostesses Amanda Austin, Daisy Deadpetals, Nicolette, Nicole Halliwell, Twa La Rouge and Velvet LeNore. The fun never ends at Lips, with sister locations in New York, San Diego, Atlanta and Chicago. Lips is located at 1421 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Oakland Park, about one-mile east of I-95. For more information about Lips, call (954) 567-0987 or visit www.lipsusa.com.

The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K 7/25/20

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The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K
Saturday, 07/25/2020 – 06:00 am – 10:00 am
Markham Park
16001 W. State Rd. 84
Sunrise Florida 33323
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Run for a reason at The Salvation Army of Broward County’s third annual Kettle Krush 5K set for Saturday, July 25, from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., at Markham Park (16001 W. State Rd. 84 in Sunrise). This annual “Christmas in July” summer fun run is a family event designed to raise money and awareness to “krush” poverty and homelessness in Broward County. The racecourse will be timed by AccuChipUSA, Inc. and awards will be given to runners within the “top 3” categories and age groups. A FREE race t-shirt will be given to all registrants.

The Salvation Army serves over 15,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. Last year, The Salvation Army of Broward County raised $213,205 in just five short weeks in November and December. In addition to the Kettle Krush 5K and the holiday Red Kettle program, The Salvation Army of Broward County feeds hundreds of families through its annual free Thanksgiving meal initiative in partnership with The Cheesecake Factory, and distributes over 8,000 gifts to over 2,100 children though its Angel Trees and Holiday Toy Shop.

Advance registration fees for the Kettle Krush 5K are $10 for kids ages 2 – 8 (100 m – Kid’s Fun Run), $20 per participant 18 and under and $25 for registrants 19 and over. A month prior to the event, prices will increase. Individuals and teams can sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/KettleKrush2020.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call Alyse Gossman at (954) 712-2431 or email alyse.gossman@uss.salvationarmy.org.

6th Annual Art & Soul Goes Virtual 5/1/20 – 5/31/20

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6th Annual Art & Soul Goes Virtual
Friday, 05/01/2020 – 05/31/2020 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
BFA's Website (Virtual Event)

Florida
Virtual Location
Cost: Free

Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) has moved the 6th Annual Art & Soul to a virtual event for the community to support the arts and artists in our community.

Juried artwork sized at 12″ x 12″, 20” x 20” or 30” x 30” are specially priced from $200 to $500.

Art & Soul is just one of several ways BFA supports local artists while fostering cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. BFA continuously supports the local arts community and promotes local artists, cultural non-profits and diverse art-related projects. BFA annually hosts several events in addition to Art & Soul, including the free Arts Mean Business speaker series, Art in the Workplace, Art Curation and Art+Stroll.

11th Annual Blue Martini Golf Invitational Benefiting A Prom to Remember at Fort Lauderdale Country Club 3/23/20

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11th Annual Blue Martini Golf Invitational Benefiting A Prom to Remember at Fort Lauderdale Country Club
Monday, 03/23/2020 – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Country Club
415 Country club Circle,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317
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Cost: $400 per person

Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale will host its 11th annual Golf Invitational to benefit A Prom to Remember on Monday, March 23, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, the oldest private country club in Broward County. A Prom to Remember is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the ultimate prom experience for teens who have been affected by cancer, at no-cost to their families.

Funds from this tournament will help to create this year’s prom on May 8 at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Over 200 teens will experience an unforgettable night with Miami Dolphin players, Miami Heat and Miami Hurricane cheerleaders/dancers along with local celebrities, DJs and more.

The tournament format consists of registration and lunch at 11 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start for a four-person scramble. A silent auction with luxury items awards ceremony and dinner will be held at 6 p.m. This will be the first charitable tournament to be held on Fort Lauderdale Country Club’s newly renovated North Course.

The North Course project, overseen by Kipp Schulties, principal architect of Kipp Schulties Golf Design (KSGD), underwent an extensive renovation including replacement of the greens and the provision of tees between 4,800 yards and 7,100 yards, making the course more enjoyable for both men and women of all abilities. The upgrades created an elevated level of excitement for members adding to the facility’s 18-Hole, Par 72 South Course which was built in 1926, remodeled twice and is often home to many corporate and non-profit events, annually.

In the Broward County area, which has numerous golf courses, Fort Lauderdale Country Club is a select private club that offers 36-holes of manicured championship golf in a forested park-like setting. Visually, the Club is truly a unique oasis as fairways are lined with stately native trees and colorful beds of flowers, as opposed to houses.

The Blue Martini Golf Invitational at Fort Lauderdale Country Club is also sponsored by Cheney Brothers, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, WSVN and Ultimate Software.

The golf fee to participate in the 11th Annual Blue Martini is $400 per person or $1,600 for a Corporate Sponsorship foursome which includes a tee or a green sign and company recognition. Fees includes lunch, greens fees and golf cart, a golfer’s gift bag, day-of-event contests, on-course beverages and the awards dinner and ceremony. Golf club rentals are available for an additional fee. Registration is required by visiting http://bit.ly/APTRGolfTourney2020 or by calling 877-385-7766.

For additional sponsorship opportunities and more information, please email info@apromtoremember.org.

Rhythm and Flow Yoga and Live Drumming 3/12/20

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Rhythm and Flow Yoga and Live Drumming
Thursday, 03/12/2020 – 05:30 pm –
The Trump Spa at Trump National Doral
8755 NW 36 Street,
Doral, Florida 33178
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Cost: A $15 donation benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is appreciated.

Join us for a special night of yoga and live music, featuring local musicians from Rhythms of Unity at Trump National Doral Miami’s Trump Spa.  Enjoy an hour-long live drumming session and a guided yoga class at sunset, followed by complimentary paella tastings by Bulla Gastrobar accompanied by Jnsq. wines. An exclusive, members-only raffle will be held for all in attendance to receive a 60-minute Fire & Ice Massage.

The event is scheduled to take place at the *spa lawn and please bring your own yoga mat. Registration begins at 5:30 pm and the event begins at 6:00 pm. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call 305-717-6303.

A $15 donation benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is appreciated.
 
*May be relocated due to availability.  

Lips’ “Night of Stars” is the Official SMART Ride Kick-Off Fundraiser 3/5/20

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Lips’ “Night of Stars” is the Official SMART Ride Kick-Off Fundraiser
Thursday, 03/05/2020 – 07:00 pm –
Lips Fort Lauderdale
1421 E Oakland Park Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
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Cost: $50- $75

Lips, the ultimate in drag dining, will once again present “A Night of Stars,” as the official kick-off fundraiser for the annual SMART Ride (Southern Most AIDS/HIV Ride 2020), a 165 Mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West planned for this November.

Five celebrity guest servers will be dishing out great food and fun alongside Lips’ very own cast of characters as SMART Ride supporters are dazzled by divas. Chosen for their commitment to the annual bicycling event, Austin Bergman, Rene Cantu, Jeff Honour, Robert Moelius and Carol Moran will camp it up table by table to earn extra tips for the cause.

Lips will present it popular divas impersonator show with witty mistress of ceremonies Nicolette, who regularly hosts every Thursday and Friday nights plus Sunday brunches. Lips leading ladies will entertain as Aretha Franklin, Reba McEntire, Rihanna and Pink with a special guest appearance by Michael Dean as Cher.

Reservations are required for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” to benefit SMART Ride. Tickets are $50 per person, which includes a three-course dinner with soft drinks, gratuity and the show cover charge. A $75 VIP level enjoys the same, plus premium seating and one complimentary drink.

To reserve your seats for Lips’ “A Night of Stars” in support of SMART Ride, please call SMART Ride at (866) 696-7701 or visit www.thesmartride.org/product.stars2019/.

Women of Tomorrow Annual Gala 3/14/20

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Women of Tomorrow Annual Gala
Saturday, 03/14/2020 – 07:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $450.00

Women of Tomorrow Annual Gala on Saturday, March 14th at the Mandarin Oriental Miami with a cocktail hour beginning at 7 PM filled with curated hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a glamorous black tie evening of champagne and a seated dinner, followed with a live auction sponsored by the Bal Harbour Shops where all proceeds will benefit scholarships and mentors for the Women of Tomorrow organization.
It will truly be a night to remember and we hope to see you there!
Please note this is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets here: https://45898.thankyou4caring.org/pages/2020AnnualGala

International Women’s Day: Breathe, Brunch, and Beats 3/8/20

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International Women’s Day: Breathe, Brunch, and Beats
Sunday, 03/08/2020 – 03/08/2020 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: 60

On March 8th, pass by 1 Hotel South Beach from 12:00PM – 3:00 PM to celebrate International Women’s Day with yoga, brunch, and live beats! This event will be co-hosted with Haute Living Magazine. The yoga portion of the event will be hosted at Anatomy by yoga instructor Sandy who will be teaching a powerful Vinyasa flow. After yoga, swing by Habitat for a light brunch, that will include a welcome cocktail, a healthy brunch display, and a choice of 2 glasses of Font Freye Rosé, Frosé, or a Specialty cocktail. After brunch there will be an animal spirit card reading. Moreover,The Breathe, Brunch & Beats event will provide live beats by female DJ, Pam Jones. Tickets for this event run for $60 and a percentage of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Lotus House Women’s Shelter.

FHV Legal Rotary Golf Classic benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund 4/17/20

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FHV Legal Rotary Golf Classic benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund
Friday, 04/17/2020 – 06:30 am – 02:00 pm
The Club at Weston Hills
2600 Country Club Way,
Weston, Florida 33332
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Cost: $100

Fort Lauderdale-based Freedland Harwin Valori, PL, (FHV) a consumer justice law firm, is serving as the Title Sponsor of the 33rd annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston scholarship fund at The Club at Weston Hills. This is the 13th consecutive year that FHV is serving as the Title Sponsor of the event. Longtime Weston resident Michael Freedland, Esq., founding partner of the Freedland Harwin Valori, PL, is leading the sponsorship. He is a former president of the Rotary Club of Weston and has chaired the event for many years.

The golf tournament includes a continental breakfast, breakfast burrito bar, awards luncheon banquet/open bar, complimentary on-course beverages, green fees, use of shared golf cart, official tournament golf ball, practice range and putting green, foursome photo, bag service, official FHVLegal.com Golf Classic golf shirt, and over $100 worth of merchandise per golfer.

To date, the event has raised approximately $1.5 million in scholarships for the Rotary Club of Weston scholarship fund, which supports local high school seniors who are attending college. One hundred percent of net tournament proceeds go toward the scholarships, presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School and HANDY.

This year, the cocktail reception will be held at the Drawdown event on April 16 at The Club at Weston Hills. Approximately 400 guests are expected at the event, which will feature an array of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment; a $10,000 raffle, silent auction and much more.

When:
Thursday, April 16: Cocktail Reception & Drawdown
6:30 p.m.: Welcome
7 p.m.: Drawdown
8 p.m.: Live Auction
8:30 p.m.: $5,000 Raffle

Friday, April 17: Golf Tournament
6:30 a.m.: Registration & breakfast
8:00 a.m.: Driving range closes
8:15 a.m.: Shotgun starts
1 p.m.: Awards banquet

Where:
The Club at Weston Hills
2600 Country Club Way, Weston, FL 33332

Why:
To support the local community in raising funds that will go towards the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarship program, and offer an enjoyable day of golf, as well as a cocktail reception.

Cost:
Individual Golfer: $600 (one tournament golfer, one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon, two tickets to the drawdown and cocktail event)

Tournament Awards Luncheon (Non Golfers): $100 (one ticket to the Tournament’s Awards Luncheon)

Additional sponsorship packages are available and can be found at www.westonrotarygolf.com.

How:
Visit westonrotarygolf.com to sign up and for more information. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com.

About Freedland Harwin Valori, PL
Freedland Harwin Valori, PL is a consumer justice law firm that has been involved in some of the nation’s most significant litigation. Its practice areas include medical malpractice, defective drugs and medical devices, nursing home negligence, birth injury, auto accidents, and premises liability. Freedland Harwin Valori’s main office is located at 110 SE 6th Street, #2300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Its Weston office is located at 2400 N. Commerce Parkway, #109, Weston, FL 33326. To reach Freedland Harwin Valori, call (954) 467-6400. For more information, visit www.fhvlegal.com.

Leap Over Cancer 2/29/20

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Leap Over Cancer
Saturday, 02/29/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Coral Springs
8300 NW 36th St,
Doral, Florida 33166
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Leap over Cancer at Tap 42 this Saturday, February 29! This leap day, Tap 42 is partnering with The Dolphins Cancer Challenge to conquer cancer and give support to those who have been affected by it. For every Bottomless Brunch sold from 11 am to 3 pm at all Tap 42 locations, $5 will be donated to the charity organization. The $25 Bottomless Brunch includes, bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Funky Buddha Floridian & 42 Hazy Daze.

Leap Over Cancer 2/29/20

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Leap Over Cancer
Saturday, 02/29/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Doral
3535 NW 83rd Ave,
Doral, Florida 33122
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Leap over Cancer at Tap 42 this Saturday, February 29! This leap day, Tap 42 is partnering with The Dolphins Cancer Challenge to conquer cancer and give support to those who have been affected by it. For every Bottomless Brunch sold from 11 am to 3 pm at all Tap 42 locations, $5 will be donated to the charity organization. The $25 Bottomless Brunch includes, bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Funky Buddha Floridian & 42 Hazy Daze.

Leap Over Cancer 2/29/20

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Leap Over Cancer
Saturday, 02/29/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale
1411 South Andrews Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33166
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Cost:

Leap over Cancer at Tap 42 this Saturday, February 29! This leap day, Tap 42 is partnering with The Dolphins Cancer Challenge to conquer cancer and give support to those who have been affected by it. For every Bottomless Brunch sold from 11 am to 3 pm at all Tap 42 locations, $5 will be donated to the charity organization. The $25 Bottomless Brunch includes, bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Funky Buddha Floridian & 42 Hazy Daze.

Leap Over Cancer 2/29/20

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Leap Over Cancer
Saturday, 02/29/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tap 42 Aventura
19565 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Website
Cost: $0 – $25

Leap over Cancer at Tap 42 this Saturday, February 29! This leap day, Tap 42 is partnering with The Dolphins Cancer Challenge to conquer cancer and give support to those who have been affected by it. For every Bottomless Brunch sold from 11 am to 3 pm at all Tap 42 locations, $5 will be donated to the charity organization. The $25 Bottomless Brunch includes, bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Funky Buddha Floridian & 42 Hazy Daze.

Orphans World-Wide Black-Tie Fundraiser 3/14/20

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Orphans World-Wide Black-Tie Fundraiser
Saturday, 03/14/2020 – 06:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Eden Roc Hotel
4525 Collins Ave,,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: 250

Orphans Worldwide Organization cordially invites you to attend our first fundraising event to celebrate 35 years of service to humanity, March 14 from 6 PM to midnight. Enjoy an Exceptional Evening of Elegance, Black Tie Fundraising event in the heart of Miami Beach in the Luxurious Eden Roc Hotel. Come and celebrate 35 years of service to humanity and enjoy this all-inclusive Gala with premium open bar and international entertainment with José Fajardo Jr and his orchestra, silent and live auction, media and much more.

Orphans World Wide is a Global Charity organization that has been saving the lives of children around the world for over three decades with the sole financial support of one family. Orphans Worldwide (Orphans Global) is a globally recognized organization, which travels across the globe and finds the most vulnerable and abandoned children to provide care without any boundaries or restrictions. Their love and giving have no limit. Race, color, religion, and nationality do not affect the quality of care they provide. The OWW organization provides food, clothing, shoes, toys, hygiene supplies for young teenage girls, and school supplies, along with medical and surgical care. Hence, the one family that has been funding the entire organization without receiving any donations has decided to spread their wings to one million more children for the next 5 years. To achieve this goal, they would need the support of many more people than the supporting 6 siblings. The love and hope that the one family had implanted in thousands of children worldwide, can be spread to millions more with your help and support. Please help us “Change the world, one life at a time.”

Full particulars may be found, and reservations made, at http://orphansglobal.org/. For donations call us at (305) 788-5078.

Funding Arts Broward Spring Luncheon to Feature Miami City Ballet’s Lourdes Lopez at Broward Center for the Performing Arts 3/10/20

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Funding Arts Broward Spring Luncheon to Feature Miami City Ballet’s Lourdes Lopez at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, 03/10/2020 – 11:30 am – 01:30 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
231 SW Second Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $55 per person

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a nonprofit volunteer-based arts organization committed to supporting, sustaining and enriching the arts in Broward County, will present its Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The luncheon will feature special guest speaker Lourdes Lopez, artistic director of Miami City Ballet. A Q & A with the company’s dancers will follow the presentation.
Lourdes Lopez was recently named one of “The Most Influential People in Dance Today” by Dance magazine. She became artistic director of Miami City Ballet in 2012, bringing with her a nearly 40-year career in dance, television, teaching and arts management. Under Lopez’s direction, Miami City Ballet has become one of the country’s premier ballet companies.

As a soloist and principal dancer with New York City Ballet, Lopez danced for two legends of the art form, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. Lopez is a former WNBC-TV cultural arts reporter and senior faculty member and director of student placement, student evaluation and curriculum planning at New York’s Ballet Academy East. She served on the dance faculty of Barnard College and guest taught at numerous dance institutions and festivals in the United States. In 2002, she became the executive director of the George Balanchine Foundation, and subsequently co-founded The Cuban Artists Fund, which supports Cuban and Cuban-American artists in their endeavors. In 2007 she received an award from the American Immigration Law Foundation honoring Cuban Americans for their accomplishments and contributions to American society. Lopez also co-founded Morphoses with Christopher Wheeldon in 2007 — a New York-based dance company aiming to revitalize dance through innovative collaborations with important artists from the worlds of music, visual arts, design, film and fashion; and by inviting younger and broader audiences to engage in and actively experience dance.

In 2014 Lopez was elected to serve on the Ford Foundation’s board of trustees, marking the first time an artist was elected to serve on its board and in 2011, she received the prestigious Jerome Robbins Award for her years in dance. She has served as a dance panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts.

FAB! Spring Luncheon tickets are $55 (members and non-members). To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/FABSpringLunch2020. To learn more about FAB! including how to become a member or support the arts, visit www.fundingartsbroward.org or email fundingartsbroward@gmail.com.

About Funding Arts Broward (FAB!)
Funding Arts Broward, (FAB!) is a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, Florida. FAB!’s mission is to enrich the local community by funding programming for Broward County-based visual and performing arts organizations. Since its inception in 2003, the organization has granted more than $3.3 million to local visual and performing arts programming. More information about FAB! can be found at www.fundingartsbroward.org.

10th Anniversary Ultimate Software presents the Salah Foundation & UBS Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k brought to you by Memorial Healthcare System 4/26/20

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10th Anniversary Ultimate Software presents the Salah Foundation & UBS Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k brought to you by Memorial Healthcare System
Sunday, 04/26/2020 – 06:00 am – 10:00 am
Huizenga Plaza
32 E. Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: 5K Runner Adult & Youth: $25 until 3/28/20 at 6 p.m. $35 after Walker Adult: $25 until 3/28/20 at 6 p.m. $30 after Walker Youth (ages 5-18): $20 until 3/28/20 at 6 p.m. $25 after Participants can sign up as an adult or youth virtual walker if they cannot attend the event in person but still wish to fundraise. Virtual Walker Adult: $25 until 3/28/20 at 6 p.m. $30 after Virtual Walker Youth (ages 5 – 18): $20 until 3/28/20 at 6 p.m. $25 after

Who/What:
Thousands of walkers and runners will make strides in the ongoing fight against drunk driving during the 10th Anniversary Ultimate Software presents the Salah Foundation & UBS Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k brought to you by Memorial Healthcare System on Sunday, April 26. This event is MADD Broward County’s annual signature fundraising event in support of its mission to end drunk driving. Walk Like MADD events take place in over 90 cities across the U.S., including Fort Lauderdale.

The day’s festivities will also include children’s activities, an awards ceremony, live musical performances and vendor/educational booths. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Founder and Volunteer Chairperson Heather Geronemus, MADD CEO Adam Vanek, and honorary chairs Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley and Major Robert Chandler.

Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised over $2 million that stays in our community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. All event proceeds benefit MADD Broward & Palm Beach’s community education, victim support services and youth programs.

“Drunk driving is still the largest traffic safety crisis in America and this event helps raise awareness and funds so that we can see a future with no more victims,” said Geronemus, who established and chaired the Fort Lauderdale event since 2011. Her late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009. “We are thankful for this community that has supported Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k over the past ten years.”
Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor Ultimate Software; Title Sponsors Salah Foundation and UBS; Presenting Sponsor Memorial Healthcare System; State Safety Champion Sponsor Alert Today Florida; Road Guardian Sponsors Aetna, Broward Sheriff’s Foundation and Weinstein Law; Corporate Champion Sponsors BBX Capital, La Croix, Office Depot, OnPoint and SaferWatch; Spotlight Sponsors AAA, The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, Broward College, Crowe, Greenspoon Marder and Westway Towing; In-Kind Sponsor Hoffman’s Chocolates.

Registration: 6–7 a.m.
Event time: 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Race start time: 7:30 a.m.
Children’s 100m MADD Dash start time: 9 a.m.

To register for the 10th Anniversary Ultimate Software presents the Salah Foundation & UBS Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k brought to you by Memorial Healthcare System, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

Event sponsorships are available. Awards will be given for top fundraiser, top team (private and corporate), as well as overall and age-group awards for 5K finishers.

For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud.

25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida 3/31/20

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25th Annual History Fort Lauderdale History Makers Fundraiser Honoring The Denison Family & Marine Industries Association of South Florida
Tuesday, 03/31/2020 – 06:00 pm –
Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina
2301 SE 17th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Cost: $100

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will host its 25th annual History Makers fundraiser on Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m., at the Superyacht Pavilion facility on the south grounds of Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (2301 SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale). This year’s honorees are The Denison Family (Broward Marine), Broward County yachting industry forerunners, who will receive a History Makers Pioneer Family Award and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), which will be honored with a Legacy Business Award for its 60 years of industry and service at the event that commends individuals and companies who have made an impact on the growth of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Previous History Maker honorees have included The Forman Family, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, City Commissioner Steven Glassman, developer Dev Motwani, H. Wayne Huizenga, Chris Evert and Jimmy Evert, The Sun-Sentinel, Winterfest and Susan and Buddy Lochrie.

The Denison’s company, Broward Marine, and its workforce, were largely responsible for much of the marine industry that developed over the course of their 50 years of yacht construction that started on the south fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale. In 1948, on their honeymoon, Frank and Gertrude Denison decided to buy a boat yard on the New River and shortly, thereafter, became the largest employer in Broward County, as well as the largest defense contractor in Florida. The contracts they secured for the construction of US Navy minesweepers during this time period led to the construction of large motor yachts. The Denison’s yachting business, launched in the early 1950s with the construction of the largest yacht built in the US, post WWII, the ALISA V, eventually led them to become most prolific large yacht builder in the world in 1993. The first of only two yacht builders in the US to have received this recognition.

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast United States dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 111,000 middle class jobs in Broward County and 142,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $8.9 billion in Broward County and $12 billion regionally. Created in 1961, the nonprofit trade group is focused on the sound growth of the marine industry in the South Florida Region to benefit its members, their customers, communities and the environment. The Association has over 500 members in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties and is the owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Through the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, advocacy efforts, programs and services of MIASF have combined to raise the professionalism of the industry and awareness of its impact and contributions by the public, elected, and regulatory officials at the local, state, and federal levels. Members have fostered a reputation for the region to be known as the goods and service center of the world for the yachting and marine community.

This year’s event will also celebrate the city’s 109th birthday with cocktails, food stations and entertainment.

Tickets for this year’s 25th anniversary History Makers fundraiser are $100 (online service charges not included) and can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/HFLHistoryMakers2020 or via email at info@flhc.org. Tickets are limited.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FLLhistory.

Vibes For The Islands 3/28/20

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Vibes For The Islands
Saturday, 03/28/2020 – 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
ToeJam Backlot
150 NW 21st St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: $35-$80

This March, the Sandals Foundation alongside The Coca-Cola Company is bringing their annual concert from the Caribbean to the states with their 4th annual live concert, featuring special guests Protoje & The Indiggnation, Agent Sasco and The Sound Agents and DJs Dutty Dex and Richie D.
All net proceeds raised from this event will support a rebuilding project for the children in the Northern Bahamas.
The event will take place on March 28, 2020 at Toejam Backlot in the Miami’s Wynwood Art District from 8pm to 2am.
For more information on how you can help out please contact the Sandals Foundation at foundation@grp.sandals.com

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services to Host Disco Nights Gala 4/18/20

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Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services to Host Disco Nights Gala
Saturday, 04/18/2020 – 04/18/2020 07:30 pm – 12:00 am
JW Mariott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
Website
Cost: Visit our event website to learn more about our sponsorships and ticket purchases.

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc., the only 24-hour emergency shelter for children in crisis ages 10-17, invites you to attend Disco Nights Gala presented by Ryder System, Inc. and PepsiCo on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Miami Bridge’s annual signature fundraising event celebrates the organization’s community outreach programs and services that promote positive youth development as well as strengthen and support families in need.

This year’s theme will be “Disco Nights.” Enjoy delicious food and a special performance by “Lime,” the Canadian Hi-NRG, electronic/ dance/ pop band from Quebec who has produced internationally popular disco hits. Guests will enjoy the feel of a true discothèque complete with an LED dance floor, photo booth station, roller skater entertainers, and “Studio 2020” VIP area. Mingle among the gala’s top-tier sponsors like TD Bank, Coastal Construction Company, The Law Offices of Nicole M. Kennedy, GrayRobinson, P.A., and many more.

Art of the Party Presented by Valentino 3/7/2020

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Art of the Party Presented by Valentino
Saturday, 03/07/2020 – 09:30 pm – 12:30 am
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: 150

Pérez Art Museum Miami’s largest fundraiser of the year, conceptualized by Lee Brian Schrager, features unique experiences that showcase the world-class museum’s signature architecture and celebrates Miami.

Join us for a late night dance party under the stars on the waterfront promenade, enjoying cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and decadent desserts.

Event proceeds help fund Pérez Art Museum Miami’s educational and outreach programs.

CREW Miami’s Inaugural Golf Tournament 3/6/20

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CREW Miami’s Inaugural Golf Tournament
Friday, 03/06/2020 – 10:30 am – 07:30 pm
Melreese Golf Country Club
1802 NW 37th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33125
RSVP / Register
Cost:

All are invited to join CREW Miami’s (Commercial Real Estate Women Miami) for its inaugural Golf Tournament! In honor of International Women’s Day, part of the proceeds will go to The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade.

Enjoy a day of networking and entertainment followed by dinner at the beautiful Melreese Golf Country Club in Coral Gables. Invite clients and partners to create a foursome or join as an individual golfer to create new connections. Golf Clinic and dinner-only options are also available. Check CREW Miami’s website for full details.

Schedule:
10:30 – 11:30 AM: Golfer Registration
Noon – 5:30 PM: Shotgun Start
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Clinic Registration
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Clinic
5:30 – 7:30 PM: Dinner

Registration:
Foursome Package – $1,000
Foursome Package & Hole Sponsorship – $1,300
Individual Golfer – $250
Clinic & Dinner Package – $125
Clinic Only – $75
Dinner Only – $75
Golf Club Rental – $60 per set, limited quantities available
Registration ends Monday, March 2nd

Miami Take Steps Walk 4/25/20

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Miami Take Steps Walk
Saturday, 04/25/2020 – 09:30 am – 12:00 pm
Maurice A. Ferré Park
1075 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost:

Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Join us at Maurice A. Ferré Park as we walk to raise crucial research dollars for the 3.1 million of people fighting Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It’s a day for the IBD community to come together to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, & CONNECT with each other and to solidify the fact that NO ONE is ever alone in this fight. Make your impact & register today! We will have food, drinks, music, & much more! Bring your family & friends too!

Contact Joany Meurice, Take Steps Walk Manager, for more information or with any questions at jmeurice@crohnscolitisfoundation.org or (786)348-4277

2020 Miss Cuba U.S. & Señorita Cuba 2/28/20

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2020 Miss Cuba U.S. & Señorita Cuba
Friday, 02/28/2020 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Teatro de Bellas Artes
2173 Southwest 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Website
Cost: $25

2020 Miss Cuba U.S. & Senorita Cuba Pageant Final Gala
The second edition of Miss Cuba US will take place on Friday February 28, 2020 at Teatro de Bellas Artes. Contestants will compete in Opening Number, Swimwear, Creative Fashion Wear, and Evening Gown. The winners will have numerous of appearances throughout the year with charitable causes, photo shoots, fashion shows, and red carpet events and have the chance to advance to compete in a national and international level competitions.
La segunda edición de Miss Cuba US tendrá lugar el viernes 28 de Febrero de 2020 en el Teatro de Bellas Artes. Los concursantes competirán en número de apertura, traje de baño, moda creativa y traje de noche. Los ganadores tendrán numerosas apariciones a lo largo del año con causas benéficas, sesiones de fotos, desfiles de moda y eventos de alfombra roja y tendrán la oportunidad de avanzar para competir en competiciones de nivel nacional e internacional.
For more information you can visit the websites at www.misscubaus.com contact the director Fatima Coello at 305-753-1223 or via email at misscubaus@gmail.com
Para obtener más información, puede visitar los sitios web de www.misscubaus.com ponerse en contacto con la directora Fatima Coello al 305-753-1223 o por correo electrónico en misscubaus@gmail.com
Titleholders Traveling Royalties of 2019 / 2020 are welcome to attend in Sash and Crown.
Tickets sales, $25 in advance, $35 at the door.
Children under age 12, $10 in advance and at the door.

PAMM’s Seventh Annual Art + Soul 2/15/20

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PAMM’s Seventh Annual Art + Soul
Saturday, 02/15/2020 – 02/16/2020 06:15 pm – 01:00 am
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Website
Cost:

Save the date for Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Seventh Annual Art + Soul, celebrating the fund for African American Art.

Benefactor Ticket Package
Become a Benefactor-level supporter and receive two tickets to the cocktail reception and seated dinner, access to the Reveal and private lounge seating at the Celebration including champagne.

Cocktails + Dinner | 6:15pm
Join us for a cocktail reception and seated dinner with a menu prepared by celebrity chef Amaris Jones. Includes access to Reveal and Celebration.

Reveal | 9pm
Enjoy a champagne toast and lively program as PAMM unveils the Ambassadors’ most recent art acquisition. Includes access to Celebration

Celebration | 9:30pm
The party continues with a live performance by “Best New Artist” Grammy-nominee Tank and the Bangas, DJ sets by Pam Jones, open galleries, cocktails and canapés, and dancing under the stars.

4Ward Americas – LGBTQI Human Rights, Business Expo and Life Symposium 2/14/20, 2/15/20

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4Ward Americas – LGBTQI Human Rights, Business Expo and Life Symposium
Friday, 02/14/2020 – 02/15/2020 09:00 am – 06:30 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite
Cost: 50-125

Join us on February 14th and 15th, 2020 for our 2nd annual 4Ward Americas LGBTQI Human Rights, Business Expo and Life Symposium located this year at the Miami Beach Convention Center with a special STATE OF THE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON hosted by the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Through two days of speakers, panel discussions and workshops, we will address relevant topics in business, healthcare and wellness, human rights, spirituality, civic engagement and life planning impacting the community on local, national, and international levels. During the Symposium, attendees will be able to interact with representatives from international chambers of commerce, local government, healthcare providers and advisors and many other local businesses and organizations providing services and outreach specific to the LGBTQI community. Come learn, grow, connect, collaborate, inspire and transform with us.

Our mission at 4Ward Miami is to promote diversity & inclusivity, economic status and civil rights through the 4Ward Americas LGBTQI Human Rights Symposium, Gay8 Festival, and other community engagement, human rights and cultural arts programming and events.

Palmer Trinity School Hosts 20th Annual International Festival 2/29/20

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Palmer Trinity School Hosts 20th Annual International Festival
Saturday, 02/29/2020 – 02/29/2020 11:30 am – 04:30 pm
Palmer Trinity School
8001 SW 184 Street,
Miami, Florida 33157
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Cost: $5

Palmer Trinity School (PTS) will be holding its 20th annual International Festival on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The signature event celebrates South Florida’s multicultural community with games, vendors, creative art activities, live music, dance performances, and more than 30 unique food booths.

The fundraising event brings the community together in support of Palmer Trinity School’s global sustainability and environmental initiatives.

Big Game Big Give 2/1/20

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Big Game Big Give
Saturday, 02/01/2020 – 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
BIG GAME BIG GIVE
22 E Star Island Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 3,000

Each year, The Giving Back Fund holds its “Big Game Big Give” fundraising event at a private estate in the Super Bowl city the weekend of the big game. The premiere A-list event is taking place on Saturday, February 1st, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at a private $65 million mansion on Star Island, and will be co-hosted by famed filmmaker Michael Bay and celebrity friends. The star-studded gala has been voted the number one Super Bowl party by ESPN The Magazine.

More than 100 sports legends, NFL players, celebrities and socialites are confirmed to attend and walk the red carpet. NFL Hall of Fame legend and social activist Jim Brown will be honored with a philanthropic award, presented by Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XXXV MVP Ray Lewis. The event will also feature celebrity performances, surprise appearances, upscale cocktails, local cuisine by award-winning chef Adrianne Calvo, a live auction, a VIP rooftop lounge and dinner experience by Oasis House, and much more.

Past celebrity hosts and attendees include: Mark Wahlberg, Hilary Swank, Michael Phelps, Joe Montana, Common, Jamie Foxx, Ludacris, Demi Moore, Jay Leno, Shaquille O’Neal, Ashton Kutcher, David Schwimmer, Alec Baldwin, Aaron Rodgers, Chris Rock, Marcus Allen and Josh Brolin. Past performers include Black Eyed Peas, Common, Jamie Foxx and Jordin Sparks.

To date, Big Game Big Give has raised more than $10 million for worthwhile causes around the globe. This year, the event will benefit national philanthropic advancement and local Miami nonprofits including Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Tickets are $3,000. For more information and tickets, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/fYH/.

16th Annual Deering Seafood Festival 3/29/20

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16th Annual Deering Seafood Festival
Sunday, 03/29/2020 – 03/29/2020 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay,
Miami, Florida 33157
Website
Cost: Children: $7 in advance; $10 at the door /Adults: $20 in advance; $25 at the door Deering Estate Foundation members: Free

16th ANNUAL DEERING SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Deering Seafood Festival is a non-stop celebration of nature’s beauty and bounty, featuring Florida’s freshest fish and seafood, celebrity chef demos, live music and activities for the kids that are both fun and educational. Dance and groove to live music all day long, as Virgin Islands stilt walkers and free-spirited Bahamian Junkanoo musicians weave throughout the crowd.

All proceeds benefit The Deering Estate Foundation, raising awareness and supporting programming for community, conservation, and culture.

TICKETS: Children: $7 in advance; $10 at the door /Adults: $20 in advance; $25 at the door
Deering Estate Foundation members: Free
Tickets include park entrance and all activities.
Does NOT include food, drink, pontoon ride and rock wall.
Sunday, March 29, 2020/10 am – 6 pm

Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
CONTACT: 305.235.1668 ext. 263
www.DeeringSeafoodFestival.org

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Week of Hope 2/4/20

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Hope for Depression Research Foundation Week of Hope
Tuesday, 02/04/2020 – 02/15/2020 05:00 pm –
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
340 Royal Poinciana Way,
Miami, Florida 33480
Website
Cost: Free

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Kicks-off Awareness Raising Campaign in Palm Beach

Royal Park Bridge Lights Up Yellow for the Race of Hope
Shining Light on The Importance of Mental Health in 2020

February 4 – 15, 2020

The Hope for Depression Research Foundation is the country’s leading non-profit organization dedicated solely to fighting depression through research and education. Now in its 14th year, HDRF launched the Race of Hope in Palm Beach in 2019, expanding the event from Southampton, NY, where the Race first started in 2016. Last year the Race of Hope in Palm Beach raised over $300,000 for life-saving research.

Just after the bridge lighting and in the run-up to the Race, The Royal Poinciana Plaza will kick off the Week of Hope on Wednesday, February 5. Many storefronts at The Royal Poinciana Plaza will place a two-foot-wide, environmentally friendly and re-usable, yellow statement balloon at their front doors and hand out informational flyers about depression.

Over in the Worth Avenue shopping district, other stores along Via Bice will also display balloons and support HDRF’s mission with a percentage of sales during a Day of Hope on Wednesday, February 12.
“The bridge and the bright balloons represent a commitment to change the staggering statistics around depression,” said Audrey Gruss.

“The Royal Poinciana Plaza is thrilled to participate in this event for the second year in a row,” added Alexandra Patterson, Senior Director of Development and Interim General Manager of The Royal Poinciana Plaza. “The HOPE yellow balloons make a visual impact that will spark thousands of life-saving conversations and we are grateful to have the opportunity to support such an important cause.”

Here is a recap of the events launching the Race of Hope in Palm Beach:

· Tuesday, February 4: Bridge Lighting at sunset in HDRF signature sunshine yellow
· Wednesday, February 5: Week of Hope kicks off at The Royal Poinciana Plaza with visually-arresting HOPE balloons (environmentally friendly and re-usable).
· Wednesday, February 12, from 10am to 8pm, Worth Avenue’s Via Bice will host a shop and sip Day of Hope with music and refreshments and all stores donating a percentage of sales back to Hope for Depression Research Foundation. The day caps off with cocktails at Bice restaurant (313 Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480) starting at 5 pm.
· Thursday, February 13, Audrey Gruss and Frances Valentine are hosting an invitation-only luncheon at the Frances Valentine flagship store on Worth Avenue’s Via Bice.
· Saturday, February 15, the final day of the Week of Hope, Audrey Gruss and Palm Beach resident and HDRF Board member Scott Snyder, Race Grand Marshals, will lead the Second Annual Palm Beach 5K Race of Hope along the North trail and through the scenic streets of Palm Beach at 8am. Participants have registered from all over South Florida to unite as a community and raise awareness and funds to defeat depression. All participants will receive a finisher hat, short sleeve tech shirt, lightweight jacket and a finisher medal. 100% of proceeds from the Race will fund groundbreaking research into the root causes of depression in the brain and new and better treatments. Supporters who cannot travel to the race are encouraged to have their own “virtual race” in their hometown for $29. To sign up or learn more, please visit raceofhopeseries.org.

What is HDRF, and a quick overview of their work/achievements in the past decade:

· HDRF is the leading non-profit dedicated solely to advanced depression research.
· Audrey Gruss founded the organization in 2006 in memory of her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression.
· The mission of HDRF is to fund cutting-edge neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and other related mood disorders.
· In 2010, HDRF launched its Depression Task Force – a collaboration of nine leading scientists, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real-time, at the HDRF Data Center.
· HDRF has invested over 30 million dollars in advanced depression research to date.

Rebuilding Together Broward County’s Inaugural Black Dresses & Blueprints 2/6/20

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Rebuilding Together Broward County’s Inaugural Black Dresses & Blueprints
Thursday, 02/06/2020 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom
201 SW 5th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Website
Cost: $125 per ticket

Rebuilding Together Broward County, a nonprofit organization that brings volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low income homeowners, is hosting its inaugural “Black Dresses & Blueprints,” a cocktail reception and awards ceremony celebrating women in the construction industry. The event will recognize outstanding women who are leaders within and have made an impact in the construction industry and their community.

Honorees will include Beth Azor, president and owner of Azor Advisory Services; Debbie Danto, COO and owner of Danto Builders; and Traci Miller, senior vice president and shareholder with Miller Construction. Alexandrea Torti will be honored with the Young Rebuilder Award.

More than 150 guests ― including companies and individuals in construction-related industries and focused on housing issues, senior citizens and veterans, including local leaders and influencers ― are expected to attend. The fundraising objective of the event is $100,000. Cocktail attire is preferred.

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Race of Hope 2/15/20

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Hope for Depression Research Foundation Race of Hope
Saturday, 02/15/2020 – 07:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
340 Royal Poinciana Way,
Miami, Florida 33480
Buy Tickets
Cost: $15-$45

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Kicks-off Awareness Raising Campaign in Palm Beach

Royal Park Bridge Lights Up Yellow for the Race of Hope
Shining Light on The Importance of Mental Health in 2020

February 4 – 15, 2020

(Palm Beach, FL – January 22, 2020) – Palm Beach’s iconic Royal Park Bridge will light up in sunshine yellow on Tuesday, February 4 to kick off the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s (HDRF) Annual Race of Hope to Defeat Depression and declare a town-wide campaign to raise awareness about mental health.

The bridge lights, underwritten by Addison Hines Charitable Trust, will stay lit in HDRF’s signature yellow for the entire month of February.

HDRF’s Race of Hope, the centerpiece of the campaign, is a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 15 at 8 am at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss and Board member Scott Snyder, both Palm Beach residents, are Grand Marshals for the annual event which is now in its second year. With hundreds registered from Palm Beach and beyond, the Race unites the community in an active day of health to speak out about depression and raise funds for critical research.

“Depression is the Number One cause of suicide and disability worldwide,” said Audrey Gruss, “and our vow in the next decade is to find new treatments that will finally bring this complex illness under control.”

Gruss added: “The support we receive in Palm Beach for the work we do affirms our commitment to defeating this debilitating illness that affects each and every one of us, either directly or indirectly.”

What is HDRF, and a quick overview of their work/achievements in the past decade:

· HDRF is the leading non-profit dedicated solely to advanced depression research.
· Audrey Gruss founded the organization in 2006 in memory of her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression.
· The mission of HDRF is to fund cutting-edge neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and other related mood disorders.
· In 2010, HDRF launched its Depression Task Force – a collaboration of nine leading scientists, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real-time, at the HDRF Data Center.
· HDRF has invested over 30 million dollars in advanced depression research to date.

Palm Beach 5K Race of Hope Sponsors:

Addison Hines Charitable Trust, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Livingston Builders, Black River Caviar, Art Findlay, Impala Asset Management, Contessa Gallery, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, Coral Shores Behavioral Health, Hamptons Tax and Advisory Services, La Clara, Coastal Gardens, Hamilton Jewelers, UBS, Sunreef Yachts, Frances Valentine, Palm Beach Illustrated, Brown Moving and Storage, and Palm Beach Atlantic University

Ticket Information:
$45 per adult until Wednesday, February 12 when online registration closes; $45 at Packet Pickup on Friday, February 14; $50 on Race Day, $20 per student and $15 per child (14 and under).
• Strollers and dogs welcome

Relief for Australia Karaoke Fundraiser 1/23/20

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Relief for Australia Karaoke Fundraiser
Thursday, 01/23/2020 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Sylvester
3456 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33141
Website
Cost: free

Please join us Thusday night at The Sylvester Bar to help us raise funds to support Australia. Guests are invited to dress up in their favorite furry animal costumes for a karaoke party where a portion of the bar sales will go to the All Day Foundation to benefit the Australia Wildlife Foundation.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 53rd Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo 3/16/20

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 53rd Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo
Monday, 03/16/2020 – 10:30 am – 06:30 am
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33158
Website
Cost:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is hosting its 53rd Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo on Monday, March 16. The tournament offers players the chance to play for fun or at a competitive level. Raffle prizes, lunch and open bar will be offered throughout the tournament. Participants can also enter for a chance to win a golf trip of a lifetime to Pebble Beach or Bandon Dunes if they hole out. They’ll receive a little help from champion World Long Driver competitor and former MLB baseball player, Bobby Bradley.

The funds raised will support the Clubs’ youth development programs including, affordable after-school care, winter and summer camps, sports leagues, tutoring and mentoring services. The 53rd Annual Golf Classic is expected to raise more than $90,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. The daylong tournament will begin with a putting contest from 11:15–11:45 a.m. The shotgun start will immediately follow at noon.

The day will conclude at 5 p.m. with dinner and a raffle draw in the country club’s banquet hall. Guests will enjoy a buffet-style dinner, wine and cocktails. Raffle prizes include hotel and vacation packages, golf aficionado memorabilia and more. All golfers will receive a commemorative golf shirt, umbrella and golf balls. Parking, green fees, cart, range balls and lunch are all complimentary. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code or golf attire.

13th Annual Breaking the Silence Soiree 2/13/20

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13th Annual Breaking the Silence Soiree
Thursday, 02/13/2020 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Gallery of Amazing Things
481 South Federal Highway,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Website
Cost: $180

Goodman Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Broward County will host the 13th Annual Breaking the Silence Soiree to benefit the JFS domestic abuse program.

Journalist, author, and domestic violence advocate Rachel Louise Snyder will serve as keynote speaker. Praised by The New Yorker as a “writer of uncommon talent and confidence,” Snyder is the author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Critically acclaimed for its authentic portrayal of intimate abuse, the book connects America’s most pressing social crises— mass shootings, incarceration, and #MeToo—using the stories of victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and reform movements from across the country.

10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K VIP Kick-Off Party 1/29/20

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10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K VIP Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, 01/29/2020 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
BBX Capital
401 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 800,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost:

MADD Broward County is kicking off the 10th anniversary of Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K with an uplifting and meaningful event at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy light bites and canapés from Bravo Peruvian Cuisine, sweets by Hoffman’s Chocolates, mocktails, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more. Money raised stays in this community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving.

Special guests include MADD National Board Chair Heather Geronemus, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, Major Robert Chandler and other local dignitaries.

Donation items are being accepted for the kick-off party’s silent auction. For more information, contact madddash@gmail.com.

The 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. More than 3,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event, chaired again this year by Volunteer Chairperson and Founder Heather Geronemus. Joining Geronemus on April 26 are honorary chairs Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley and Major Robert Chandler, commander of Troop L, the Florida Highway Patrol’s third largest troop. Since it was launched in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised over $2 million, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

For more information about the 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

When:
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Where:
BBX Capital
401 E Las Olas Blvd., Suite 800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Why:
To raise awareness and funds to stop drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking.

Cost:
$25 per person

How:
To RSVP for the VIP Kick-Off Party, visit http://bit.ly/MADD2020Kickoff

ABOUT MADD
Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes through local MADD victim advocates and at 1-877-MADD-HELP. In South Florida, the chapter’s annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised more than $2 million since 2011. MADD’s Broward and Palm Beach chapters facilitate hundreds of free events each year to educate youth and parents on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Learn more at www.madd.org or by calling 1-877-ASK-MADD.

Community Yard Sale 2/29/20

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Community Yard Sale
Sunday, 02/29/2020 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Value Store It
2250 N. Powerline Rd.,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
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Cost: $10/$5 and case of water

We are sponsoring the South Plantation High Girls Softball Team by holding a community yard sale. Proceeds and donations will help purchase equipment and uniforms for the team. It is also a community event where tenants of the facility and residents of the community can get some spring cleaning done for a great cause.

Paws4yyou and Chopard Present “A Million Dreams” Gala at Biltmore Hotel Miami 2/28/20

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Paws4yyou and Chopard Present “A Million Dreams” Gala at Biltmore Hotel Miami
Friday, 02/28/2020 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: $300-$10,000

PAWS4you, a Miami-based, non-profit animal rescue organization, in partnership with Chopard, are hosting their annual, black-tie fundraising gala, “A Million Dreams,” taking place on Friday, February 28th, 2020, at 7 p.m. at Biltmore Hotel Miami. The gala will raise funds for PAWS4you in support of their mission to save dogs from euthanasia at Miami-Dade Animal Services and combat displacement of pets with guidance and alternatives to surrender.

The casino-themed fundraising event will be emceed by Cynthia Demos and Ron Magill, and will include a dinner reception, live entertainment, circus acts including an aerialist, a contortionist and a juggler, silent and live auction, as well as roulette and other Vegas style games to raise money and awareness for the shelter. This year’s honorees include Creative Chairman and CEO of Alma, Luis Miguel Messianu, along with his wife, Florida attorney and philanthropist Liz Messianu. Other special guests in attendance will include “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star, New York Times best-selling author and PAWS4you brand ambassador Teresa Giudice.

To purchase tickets for the “A Millions Dreams” gala or learn more information about PAWS4you, visit http://paws4you.org/.

Feeding South Florida® to Host 10th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, Presented by JM Family Enterprises at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk 3/21/20

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Feeding South Florida® to Host 10th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, Presented by JM Family Enterprises at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Thursday, 12/21/2019 – 06:45 am –
Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
1500 N. Broadwalk,
Hollywood, Florida 33019
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On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Feeding South Florida®, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, will host its 10th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K presented by JM Family Enterprises. The event, which will raise funds to help end hunger in South Florida and raise awareness for the issue of food insecurity, will take place along the scenic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Currently in South Florida, there are 706,430 food insecure individuals, and one in five children go to bed hungry.

Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. The 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. After the race, an award ceremony and a raffle will take place. Music will be provided by Mike Sipe Entertainment throughout the morning.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team. Medals will be given for the top three places in each age category and overall best times for males and females. Those not participating in the race may also support the organization as a virtual runner by creating a personalized fundraising page. Runners and walkers can also create a custom fundraising web page. To create a customized fundraising page, click here.

Media is invited to attend and cover the event and may do so by e-mailing fsf@dureeandcompany.com. 

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) Presents Fourth Annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” Friend-raiser at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale 1/6/20

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Funding Arts Broward (FAB!) Presents Fourth Annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” Friend-raiser at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Monday, 01/06/2020 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Cost: $75

Funding Arts Broward (FAB!), a non-profit volunteer-based arts organization committed to preserving and cultivating the arts in Broward County, will present its fourth annual “Black & White: A Night At The Museum” friend-raiser. This elegant black and white themed cocktail party at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will feature an exhibit tour, live entertainment, light bites and a decadent dessert table.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience both I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America, which is currently on display until June 30, 2020 and Happy! which runs until July 5, 2020 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

I Paint My Reality: Surrealism in Latin America examines the manifestation of Surrealism in Latin America. Drawn exclusively from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale’s in-depth collection of Latin American art and promised gifts from the Stanley and Pearl Goodman collection, the exhibition features works by Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Carlos Mérida, Wolfgang Paalen, Amelia Peláez, Rufino Tamayo, Joaquín Torres-García, Xul Solar and Remedios Varo, among others.

Organized by Museum Director and Chief Curator, Bonnie Clearwater, Happy! explores contemporary works that were produced with the aim to help the artist and/or viewers cope with personal trauma and daily frustrations Among the artists included in the exhibition are Mark Rothko, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Keith Haring, Tracey Emin, Christina Forrer, Takashi Murakami, Ernesto Neto, Yoko Ono, Richard Prince, Rob Pruitt, Ragnar Kjartansson, and Andy Warhol, among others.

Style Saves Hosts Annual Holiday Giveback! 12/15/19

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Style Saves Hosts Annual Holiday Giveback!
Sunday, 12/15/2019 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Mana Wynwood Convention Center
2217 NW 5th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

On Sunday, December 15th Style Saves will host its annual ‘Holiday Giveback’ event at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Over 1,000 underprivileged children will receive gifts from their holiday-wish list.
Style Saves has a full day of fun planned for families including bounce houses, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, balloon artists and even a slime station! Attendees will also get to enjoy Pepsi branded beverages, hot dogs, pizza and candy.
Volunteer groups from the Vous Church, Miansai, Groot Hospitality and more will be at the event in full force helping to hand out gifts and spread holiday joy. Sponsors such as Jakks Toys, Basic Fun, My Peekaboo Toy, Party Gift Solutions and Hype Makerz are all partners helping to create memorable moments for the children.
The entire community is encouraged to take part through donations and volunteering before or during the event.