Toy Drop-Off at Red, the Steakhouse
Wednesday, 12/07/2016 – 12/07/2016 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Red, the Steakhouse
119 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

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Red, the Steakhouse, located in the SoFi district of Miami Beach, is getting into the holiday spirit this year by participating in LLF’s 7th Annual Toy Drive on Wednesday, December 7th from 5-8pm. The Little Lighthouse Foundation spreads city-wide holiday cheer to hundreds of underserved children by collecting toys and distributing them. For a family in need, drop off an unwrapped kid’s toy of $25 or more in value and receive a complimentary signature cocktail at Red — giving back has never tasted this good!

To find out more information visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org/holidaytoydrive and www.redthesteakhouse.com. Follow the fun on Red’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedtheSteakhouse.

Easter Seals South Florida 28th Annual Festival Of Chefs
Wednesday November 9th, 2016, 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Fl 33139
Enter Promo Code: FEST2016 (for $25 off)
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To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.

Participating Restaurants
Chef Adrianne’s – Chef Adrianne Calvo
Commonwealth Miami – Chef Daniel Roy
Cupid’s Bakes & More – Pastry Chef Michelle Ricci
DIRT – Chef Nicole Votano
Eating House – Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli
Easter Seals Culinary Arts High School – Culinary Arts Students
EDGE Steak & Bar – Chef Aaron Brooks
Exquisito Chocolates – Chocolate-maker Carolina Quijano
Lemoni Café – Chef Assia Dahrouch
MC Kitchen – Chef Dena Marino
Meat Market – Chef Sean Brasel
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Chef Chad Lewark
Nikki Beach Miami Beach – Chef Frank Ferreiro
Nothing Bundt Cakes – John and Monica Reckert
Red, the Steakhouse – Chef Peter Vauthy
R House – Chef Rocco Carulli
Roho Kitchen – Chef Jorge Montes
Sensory Delights – Chef Alain Lemaire
Serendip-A-Tea – Artisan Chef Iliana Garcia
Soyka Restaurant & Bar – Chef Pedro Lopez
The Gang Miami – Chef Bogdan Niculae
The Salty Donut – Pastry Chef Max Santiago
Truluck’s – Chef Michael Cerny
Viv’s Little Waffle Shoppe, Inc. – Marlen Caudron
Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen – Chef Daniel Ganem
50 Ocean Restaurant – Chef Joe Bonavita
And many more…

All proceeds from the Festival of Chefs will benefit Easter Seals South Florida’s Culinary Arts High School, a vocational training program for students ages 14 through 22 with autism and other disabilities. http://www.easterseals.com/southflorida/

Facebook @FestivalOfChefsSFL Instagram @festivalofchefs Twitter: @eastersealsfoc

Living the Dream
Thursday, 11/10/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33140
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Cost: $100

Dream in Green is excited to celebrate 10 years of success at their Living the Dream Annual Fundraiser and Green Innovators Awards. This milestone event brings together South Florida’s environmentally conscious community to support sustainability in our community. Join us for complimentary cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. We will celebrate DIG’s success and showcase the Green Innovator Awards recipients. The Green Innovator Awards will recognize outstanding businesses, governments and individuals for their environmental leadership, vision and stewardship in South Florida.

Florida Foster Care Review’s 11th Annual Claws for Kids Luncheon
Monday, 11/14/2016 – 11:30 am – 02:00 pm
Joe's Stone Crab
FL 11 Washington Avenue,
Miami, Florida FL 33139
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Cost: $250.00

Building on more than a quarter century of advocating for abused, abandoned and neglected children, Florida Foster Care Review will host its 11th Annual Claws for Kids Luncheon at Joe’s Stone Crab to promote the safety, well-being and long-term success of children, youth and young adults in Miami-Dade’s foster care system. Attended by more than 300 guests, the luncheon will raise crucial funds to support Florida Foster Care Review’s programming. The event features a wine reception with top foster care advocates and community leaders, as well as a raffle with prize packages that include travel, leisure, restaurant and cultural experiences. Raffle tickets are available for purchase online; you do not need to be present to win.

10th Annual Living the Dream Fundraiser
Thursday, 11/10/2016 – 11/10/2016 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: $100

We invite you to attend Dream in Green’s 10th Annual Fundraiser at the beautiful eco-resort, The Palms Hotel & Spa. Living the Dream brings together South Florida’s environmentally conscious community to support educational programs, celebrate Dream in Green’s success and showcase the 2016 Green Innovator Awards recipients.
The Palms Hotel & Spa’s commitment to preserving the environment and using nature to inspire their hotel, cuisine and spa makes them the perfect host for such an event.

Please join us for complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Green Innovator Awards will recognize outstanding businesses, governments and individuals for their environmental leadership, vision and stewardship in South Florida. There will be a silent auction and bidding will open weeks before the big night.

All proceeds from the Living the Dream fundraiser will help DIG continue to educate K-12 students and community residents on the environmental challenges we face and encourage them to implement actions and solutions. For more information visit www.dreamingreen.org.

Come out for a fun night of networking and support Dream in Green in its 10th year!

Miami Beach Pride Presents Soiree
Friday, 11/11/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miami Beach Woman's Club
2401 Pinetree Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: $80 in advance; $100 at the door

Proving that “Pride” is a feeling expressed year-round by the South Florida LGBTQ and allied community, Miami Beach Gay Pride will again present “Soirée,” the fourth annual VIP cocktail reception to raise funds to help produce the 2017 Pride parade and festival. The event will feature live jazz, an exclusive raffle, premium open bar cocktails and a buffet and many surprises. Soirée will take place Friday, November 11, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the newly renovated and reopened Miami Beach Woman’s Club at 2401 Pinetree Drive.

Celebrity hosts for Soiree include Roxanne Vargas, Enrique Santos, Craig Stevens, Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco, and Christine Klingspor. Community hosts are Edison Farrow, Cindy Brown, Billy Kemp, Luis Morera, Liebe and Seth Gadinsky, Scott Hauser, Tony Ferro, Jim Tyrrell and Roger Thomson.

Canvas Club to Benefit FORCE
Wednesday, 10/05/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Tickets Online

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!!

Join the cause Wednesday October 5th from 6:30PM-8:30PM as we host a Canvas Club: Painting & Wine Class to benefit FORCE Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered!

FORCE’s Mission is: To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers.

To this end, FORCE has eight mission objectives:
To provide people with resources to determine whether they are at high risk for breast, ovarian, and related cancer due to genetic predisposition, family history, or other factors.
To provide information about options for managing and living with these risk factors.
To provide support for people as they pursue these options.
To provide support for families facing these risks.
To raise awareness of hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancer.
To represent the concerns and interests of our high-risk constituency to the cancer advocacy community, the scientific and medical community, the legislative community, and the general public.
To promote research specific to hereditary cancer.
To reduce disparities among underserved populations by promoting access to information, resources and clinical trials specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Where? Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, 1672 Collins Ave (across from the Delano Hotel)
Questions? Email us at hello@sobefireice.com OR give us a call (305)534-2423
Cost? $45 per person…Includes art class, canvas, easel, paints.. A tall glass of wine.. And Ice Bar entry (with use of faux fur coats, gloves etc.)

Canvas Club to Benefit Switchboard Miami
Thursday, 09/08/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Tickets Available Online

Join the cause Thursday, September 8th from 6:30PM-8:30PM as we host a Canvas Club: Painting & Wine Class to benefit Switchboard Miami!

OVERVIEW

Switchboard of Miami, Inc. is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that counsels, connects and empowers people in need. With more than 15 specialty phone lines, Switchboard offers free and confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and information and referral services to every caller, chatter or texter 24/7. The organization also maintains a comprehensive and reliable social services databases of 5,000+ entries, and provides immediate tri-lingual assistance for an estimated 140,000 individuals annually. Last year alone, Switchboard provided more than 150,000 referrals to callers and is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country. Switchboard also offers other programs, including suicide prevention, counseling, senior services, child developmental screenings and youth prevention programs, which collectively provided services to more than 5,000 individuals last year.

MISSION

Switchboard counsels, connects and empowers people in need. Through our suicide prevention programs, information and referral contact center, and crisis counseling and wellness services, Switchboard serves as both a first point of assistance and a last resource for people in need.

Where? Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, 1672 Collins Ave (across from the Delano Hotel)
Questions? Email us at hello@sobefireice.com OR give us a call (305)534-2423
Cost? $45 per person…Includes art class, canvas, easel, paints.. A tall glass of wine.. And Ice Bar entry (with use of faux fur coats, gloves etc.)

Painting & Wine Class to benefit Relay For Life
Thursday, 10/13/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Tickets Available Online

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month please join us and support the cause on October 13th (Thursday) from 6:30PM-8:30PM as we host a Canvas Club:Painting & Wine Class to benefit Relay For Life – American Cancer Society!

This step by step class comes with a tall glass of wine, everything you need to create your painting masterpiece, and entry to the ice bar plus fur coats, hats, socks, shoes, and gloves. You get to have fun and benefit this awesome charity!!!!

LEARN ABOUT RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!

Every year, the Relay For Life movement raises more than $400 million. The American Cancer Society puts these donations to work, investing in groundbreaking research in every type of cancer and providing free information and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. We’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer, in your community and everyone else’s.

Proceeds to benefit Relay For Life!

Where? Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, 1672 Collins Ave (across from the Delano Hotel)
Questions? Email us at hello@sobefireice.com OR give us a call (305)534-2423
Cost? $45 per person…Includes art class, canvas, easel, paints.. A tall glass of wine.. And Ice Bar entry (with use of faux fur coats, gloves etc.) + a very good time ;)

Canvas Club to Benefit iPads for Soilders
Friday, 11/11/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Tickets Online

Join us Friday November 11th, Veteran’s Day from 6:30PM-8:30PM as we host a Canvas Club: Painting & Wine Class to benefit iPads for Soldiers!

Purchase your tickets today!

iPads For Soldiers mission is to purchase and donate iPads to US Soldiers serving in Afghanistan and those wounded stateside in military hospitals.

After Winnie Pritchett’s oldest son, Wesley, a WestPoint 08′ graduate who flies Kiowa Helicopters was deployed to Jalalabad, Afghanistan she learned that many of our deployed warriors serve in remote regions and have very limited access to TV, internet, cell phones, and no way to carry heavy books or computers in their 110-lb rucksacks. It became obvious to her that the typical care package of candy and magazines wasn’t enough. They needed something that allowed them to speak with their families back home, apps that could help them cope with strenuous situations, the ability to share photos with loved ones, watch movies, listen to music, read books, and even learn new skills and stay up to date on their training… what they really need is an iPad.

Where? Drinkhouse Fire & Ice, 1672 Collins Ave (across from the Delano Hotel)
Questions? Email us at hello@sobefireice.com OR give us a call (305)534-2423
Cost? $45 per person…Includes art class, canvas, easel, paints.. A tall glass of wine.. And Ice Bar entry (with use of faux fur coats, gloves etc.)

Miami City Ballet Charity Ride
Saturday, 04/30/2016 – 01:30 pm – 02:30 pm
Flywheel Sports
1919 Purdy Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $45

Miami City Ballet would like to invite you to help support our Charity Ride at Flywheel Sports in Miami Beach on Saturday April 30th! The ride will start at 1:30 PM, with a raffle following at 2:30 PM. Exciting prizes will be given away such as gift cards to Red the Steakhouse, BDry Blowdry Bar, and Flywheel, as well as tickets for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Proceeds from the ride will provide students with bus transportation, ballet clothing, snacks, and a spot in one of Miami City Ballet School’s classes.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Claws for Kids
Sunday, 05/01/2016 – 11:30 am –
Joe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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At Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 5th Annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch on Sunday, May 1 at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, guests will be able to enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. The event will kick off with a cocktail reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by brunch at 12 p.m. All event proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s newly renovated South Beach location.

Phight 4 Philip Fitness Party and Fabulous Silent Auction
Saturday, 04/09/2016 – 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Equinox South Beach
520 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

We’re joining to help Philip Gray defray the astronomical costs as he undergoes chemotherapy to beat dangerous esophageal cancer. But this event is all about FABULOUSNESS! We’re having a full morning of fitness classes taught by Equinox’s best instructors, live music, refreshments and a FABULOUS silent auction filled with top-tier prizes – travel, spa days and stays at South Beach’s best boutique hotels food and wine at the best restaurants, designer fashions and MORE. Over 50 items so far with some 2 weeks to go! Philip is a dear friend who has transformed my life and the lives of many others so we can’t let him down!!! This event is open to the public, and is the first time Equinox has authorized a fundraising event for an individual, so you know it will be great! Be there for the fun

The First Annual Fundraiser for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation at Craft Social Club
Saturday, 03/26/2016 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Craft Social Club
100 collins avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $40 donation

First Annual Fundraiser for Kicking It, The Daniel Copans Pediatric Cancer Foundation at Craft Social Club (100 Collins Ave.) THIS Saturday, March 26, 2016. Open Bar from 8PM to 10PM. This event is open to the public, suggested $40 donation at the door.

All proceeds from this event will be used to help children and their families who are going through cancer treatment with associated expenses and will aim to provide opportunities to help promote fun, hope, and healing. To date, money raised has been donated to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital pediatric oncology department to help with discharge medical supplies for families who are less fortunate. Depending on how much is raised from Saturday’s event, money will be used for medical expenses and to send children to summer camp equipped with medical care needed for oncology patients. For additional info please visit: https://www.facebook.com/kickingitdc/?fref=ts

4th Annual Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant & Silent Auction
Monday, 04/04/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Score Nightclub
1437 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $20 – $300

She’s beauty and she’s grace. She’s arguably the prettiest drag queen in the parade – the 2016 Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride. Guests will see the most talented and fiercest queens put it all on the line for the crown on Monday, April 4, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the 4th Annual Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant and Silent Auction, presented by Pride.com. The fundraiser will honor Athena Dion, Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2015. There will be four pageant categories for each contestant: presentation, evening gown with questions and answers, swimwear, and talent. Proceeds benefit Miami Beach Gay Pride.

The Big Serve
Friday, 03/18/2016 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Flamingo Tennis Center
1200 Meridian Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Big Serve is a philanthropic event presented by Jonathan Nussbaum, President of LaceClips, in an effort to provide 400 inner-city youth with access to the sport of tennis and engage the residents of Miami Beach with children in Greater Miami-Dade County.

On Friday, children from the four non-profit organizations will be able to enjoy and partake in four stations including meet and greet/autograph opportunities with pro tennis players and notable local celebrities, a tennis clinic with lessons from pro tennis players, a fitness station featuring celebrity personal trainers provided by Fast Twitch and a concession station with drinks provided by Menin Hospitality and Icelandic Glacial and food provided by Shake Shack and David’s Café. DJ Irie will provide beats alongside the Miami Heat’s MC, Uptown Dale, to ensure kids have a fun, energetic afternoon to remember.

The United States Tennis Association will organize and provide resources and follow-up locations where kids can play tennis after the event. Children will also receive a tote bag provided by Head with various items including tennis balls provided by Biscayne Tennis, a Head Tennis racquet, and a t-shirt provided by Jonathan Nussbaum and Becker & Poliakoff. All proceeds from the event will benefit Overtown Youth Center, Irie Foundation, Wade’s World Foundation and the Miami Beach Tennis Foundation. Other sponsors include Honey Shine Inc., World Red Eye, Menin Hospitality, City of Miami Beach, LaceClips, Fast Twitch, the Mourning Family Foundation, and Cox Media Group.

The Big Serve welcomes the community to attend the event on Friday at the Flamingo Tennis Center in Miami Beach from 4-7pm. For more information, please visit http://www.thebigserve.miami. For volunteer opportunities, please contact Jonathan Nussbaum at jnussbaum@laceclips.com.

Special Olympics at The Bunker at 1826
Wednesday, 03/02/2016 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Bunker at 1826
1826 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
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The Bunker at 1826 proudly presents a Special Olympics event this Wednesday, March 2.

Sponsored by SX Tequila, Brugal Rum, and Macallan, guests will enjoy complimentary champage, cocktails and appetizers at $25 suggested donation as they dance to lounge beats by DJ Radamas.

Sweet Tiki Charity Event
Wednesday, 02/24/2016 – 10:00 pm –
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.
237 20th St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $10 Raffle

This Wednesday, join Cornerstone for a night of tiki in support of Lotus House, a local holistic shelter for women and children. $10 gets you a raffle ticket and food curated by David A Martinez, tiki drinks made by Alex Straus, Yael Stormborn, and Liz Pearce, and entertainment provided by Kerri Aultman.

This will be one for the record books, ladies and gentlemen. Here are the raffle prizes:

Blackbird Ordinary – Bar Tab

The Miami Beach Edition – Bowling and a bottle package

E11EVEN MIAMI – bottle up to 4 people, not including tax+grat

Rec Room – bottle and champagne up to 6, not including tax+grat

RoxHouse – Necklace and/or bracelets ($200 value)

Atlantico Rum – Private Cask and a barrel

Craft Social Club – table package up to 4 people, not including tax+grat

Broken Shaker at the Freehand Miami- Punchbowl up to 6 people, not including tax+grat

27 Restaurant & Bar – Dinner package for 2

Swirl, A Wine Tasting Event
Tuesday, 03/15/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
La Gorce Country Club
5685 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: $125

Please join us for the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Miami Beach wine tasting event, Swirl. Mix, mingle, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres as you sample a variety of wines generously donated by Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc.
In addition to a tasting featuring some of Italy’s top wine selections, this year’s event will feature a presentation and review by Eric Hemer, Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, and Senior Vice President, Director of Wine Education at Southern Wine and Spirits of America, Inc., which has donated this year’s award-winning wine selection for all three Swirl events across the country, enabling all fundraising proceeds to directly support LRF’s innovative research programs.
For more information visit lymphoma.org/SwirlMiami or contact Taylor Zitay Kahn, Director of Distinguished Events, at (646) 465-9103 or tzitay@lymphoma.org.