Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction 4/20/24

Re: American Heritage Schools to Host its Annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” Auction
Saturday, 04/20/2024-, 05:30 pm-09:00 pm
American Heritage Schools – Broward Campus
12200 W Broward Blvd.,
Plantation, Florida, 33325
Website
Cost: $20 online and $25 at the door

American Heritage Schools [ahschool.com], the top-ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory school in Florida, is proud to announce its annual “K-9 Cause: An Evening of Art” auction benefiting the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation’s Retired Canine Relief Fund, on Saturday, April 20.

Everyone loves dogs; however, police dogs, or K-9s, are a special breed. Instead of enjoying the pampered pet lifestyle, K-9s dedicate their entire lives to working daily to protect and serve citizens in our community along with their fearless handlers. They are considered law enforcement officers, whose duties include constant training, apprehending suspects, and searching for explosives, drugs, and missing persons.

When the K-9s retire, their law enforcement handlers graciously adopt them and continue to care for them, as these K-9s have become their friends for life. Recognizing that the medical and healthcare for these K-9s can get quite costly, the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation has established the Retired K-9 Healthcare Fund. This Fund pays for up to 50% of the wellness care costs for all retired K-9s from any local law enforcement agency in Broward County.

Inspired by a little boy’s passion for animals and art, American Heritage Schools is raising money to “fund this fund” by selling artistic renditions of these fine K-9s. Jackson Laurie, a sophomore at American Heritage Schools, and his parents Dr. Douglas Laurie and Nikki Laurie-Van Allen have partnered with the National Art Honor Society and the award-winning Fine Arts faculty at American Heritage to create artwork of these very K-9 being honored.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, will be hosting a Silent Auction for these original works of art, as well as a limited supply of prints for sale at our K-9 Cause event. 100% of all funds raised from this event will benefit the Broward Sheriff Foundation’s Retired K-9 Relief Fund.

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively 12/2/23

Omsa Gallery Exhibit Female Figuratively
Saturday, 12/02/2023-02/15/2024, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
OMSA GALLERY
15661 Sheridan Street,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33331
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Cost: Free

OMSA GALLERY Presents
Female, Figuratively
– Selected works by 7 female artists on the female form.
An exhibit curated by Daniella Sforza, with works by:
* Sofia Balut Paez
* Marina Font
* Heidi Lanino
* Amy Laskin
* Veronica Pasman
* Julia Rivera
* Patricia Schnall Gutierrez

The exhibit endeavors to reflect the original notions brought forth by the Greco Roman ideals of a platonic notion of beauty that blend with contemporary. perspectives.

This exhibit is a poetic rather political approach to the contemporary currents, appreciating the grammar of a certain identity and idea.

The female form rendered by women artists reflecting 7 unique perspectives with eloquent voices rendered through a visual narrative, a herstory, shared by all women and evolved over millennia.

Public Opening – Dec. 2  7PM – 10PM
Exhibit Dec. 2, 2023 – Feb. 15, 2024

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session 12/29/22

Exchange for Change Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, 11/29/2022-, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm
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Cost: Free

E4C teaches writing classes in South Florida prisons to students who are incarcerated. Learn how you can:

Facilitate a class/Volunteer/Intern

Attend our next virtual info session to learn more.

5050 Raffle for the Animals 6/18/21

5050 Raffle for the Animals
Friday, 06/18/2021-, 06:00 am-11:59 pm
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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.

She Leads – Monthly Talk Series 9/26/18

She Leads – Monthly Talk Series
Wednesday, 09/26/2018 – 09/26/2018 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Equilibrium Activewear
7215 Northeast 4th Avenue #102,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: $15

Join Rosie Sepulveda of The Rosie Vida & MedicosTV’s BarreRush (https://medicostv.com), Anayancy Escarpanter of Women in Leadership League, and so many more for a JAM PACKED night of health, wellness, education, and community!

What a better way to celebrate National Women’s Health and Wellness Day than to join us to treat the mind and body. We will have a jam packed power hour with Mind and Body Sessions split between 5 masters from 5 different fields of expertise!

From a Chritopractor and Internist, a Chef and Nutritionist, a movement maker in activewear and business owners, a biz savvy brand Strategist and a Blessed and Balanced transformation coach will host conversations with small groups to make sure you get your questions answered PLUS get the body moving with Intro to Barre Rush. (attire, casual or fitness clothing welcome)

Get ready ladies, you DON’T want to miss this!!!

Who’s going to be there?
– Rosie Sepulveda from The Rosie Vida: Focus on Blessed and Balance Lifestyle & MedicosTV’s BarreRush (https://medicostv.com)

– Anayancy Escarpanter of Women in Leadership League: Focus on Brand and Business Strategy

– The Mom and Daughter Duo behind Equilibrium Activewear: Focus on Building and sustaining business in an ever changing climate

– Dr. Ray Tolmos- Miami First Chiropractic Internist: Focus on Women’s Health, from hormones to gut health, you name it!

– Ashley Pardo- Chef and Nutritional Therapist Heart Food Podcast: Focus on Transforming the way you eat and the mindset for health

Here’s the plan….

6pm: mix and mingle
6:30pm – 8pm: Snag a seat with one of our masters for a Rotating Power Hour

It’s JAM PACKED Knowledge with thought leaders! We will move about the room across 5 group zones to ensure you get 10-15 minutes with each host to keep that mind and body moving!

Join the Conversation as THE ROSIE VIDA & WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LEAGUE Collab and create She Leads, a series dedicated to leading topics for woman in today’s world. We will chat equality, body image awareness, confidence, leadership, health and wellness, reinvention and individuality. Come as you are and tap into the minds of masters to be inspired and contribute to our communities.

World Congress on Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 11/14/18

World Congress on Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Wednesday, 11/14/2018 – 11/15/2018 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Radisson Hotel
Radisson Hotel Narita 650-35 Nanae Tomisato, Chiba Prefecture 286-0221 Japan Conference,
Tokyo, Washington 286-0221
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Cost: $ 799

Conference Series LLC LTD glad to welcome all the attendees, presenters and exhibitors from all over the world to Tokyo, Japan on November 14-15, 2018 for “World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases” and it will entail lively debates, prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, workshops and networking opportunities around a core of plenary and concurrent sessions.

3rd International Conference Neuro-Oncology and Brain Tumor 9/14/18

3rd International Conference Neuro-Oncology and Brain Tumor
Friday, 09/14/2018 – 09/15/2018 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Hoilday Inn Atrium
317 Outram Rd, Singapore 169075, Hoilday Inn Atrium,
Singapore, South Dakota 169075
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Cost:

We are happy to welcome you for the official website of 3rd International Conference on Neuro-Oncology and Brain Tumour during September 14-15, 2018 in Singapore with the theme of “Innovative Techniques and Advancements in Neuro-Oncology” which covers wide range of critically important sessions. It’s a platform to bring all the neurooncologists and Neuroscientists together to share their experiences it’s the amalgam of scientific research as well as innovative ideas.

Open Mic with Bill Campbell at Magnum 9/9/15

Open Mic with Bill Campbell at Magnum
Wednesday, 09/09/2015 – 07:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Open-Mic-with-Bill-Carlas-picMagnum Restaurant, Lounge and Piano Bar
709 NE 79th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

You can be a star! Step up to the mic and sing with Maestro and Pianist Bill Campbell and his Legends of Open Mic! You can take your turn singing, or you can sit back, have dinner, enjoy a cocktail, and be entertained at South Florida’s most congenial piano bar! Special performing guests often drop by. If you’ve always wanted to sing with a wonderful pianist, this is your chance, If you just want to sing but have a good time, you are welcome as well.
No cover, free secure parking.

Maker Hour: A Primer on the Maker Movement 5/12/15

Maker Hour: A Primer on the Maker Movement
Tuesday, 05/12/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MakerHour_Flyer03The New Tropic
7230 NW Miami Ct #5,
Miami, Florida 33150
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Cost: $10 For Members of The New Tropic

Join us for a maker happy hour with snacks, drinks, and an introduction into the world of the maker movement with topics including 3D printing with live demonstrations, virtual reality with the Oculus Rift, an overview of coding, and demos on rapid prototyping along with much more!

You’ll have chances to get your hands on some of the latest technology and learn from our very own Wynwood Maker Camp founders, Nelson Milian & Willie Avendano. We’ll have break out groups throughout the evening with chances to win drinks for best projects.

Cost is $10 for Members and $15 for Non Members. Admission includes your first drink free and snacks.

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Full Moon Celebration 10/8/14

Full Moon Celebration
Wednesday, 10/08/2014 – 10/08/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pamuya Healing Sanctuary
298 NE 87th Street,
miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 – $20 sliding scale

It’s that time of the month again! Join Pamuya Healing Sanctuary and Planet Kitchen for a wonderful night of celebration and friendship as we gather once again for another beautiful Full Moon in Miami.

October’s Full Moon is called the Hunter’s Moon because many believed this moon to be of special significance as it signaled the coming winter… Often called the Blood Moon for it’s bright orange light that lit well into the darkness, making it the perfect time to hunt by moonlight.

Many Traditions believe that it is this moon that is most favorable to prayers of alignment with nature and working with your animal guides and spirits.

Come let your inner voice express itself through higher vibrational music, singing, dancing, reciting, and swimming around a sacred fire.

Please bring the following:
• Musical instruments to join in the magik.
• Towel… if you want to enjoy the incredible salt water pool.
• A book that changed your life that you would like to share with someone who could benefit from it.
• AN OPEN AND LOVING HEART

Sliding scale LOVE and GRATITUDE suggested donation $10.00 – $20.00 includes the following:

• 1 complementary organic alcohol beverage ( wine or beer) or ***participation in the group acupuncture***
• Sacred Moon Ceremony performed by the amazing Nalani from the The Nightside Garden

Bringing the food love for the evenings event is private chef Luisa Otero

Our amazing vendors for the evening include:
Starfire Modifications
Guru Shots
EnerBee
Henna tattoos by Kathleen Wright
Julie Arango Certified Aroma Touch Therapist / Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

more vendors TBA.

***Heather Hickson AP Beyond Belief Acupuncture will conduct a group acupuncture session during the full moon ceremony.***

This consists of a four needle treatment that coincides with the full moon to experience acupuncture in a safe environment for the first time within a group. Each person lies on the ground with their own yoga mat or comfortable blanket while listening to the full moon ceremony meditation and music This type of setting will connect everyone together as one allowing you to relax and bring your body back into harmony and balance.

More event details TBA :)

PARKING AVAILABLE ON 87TH STREET BETWEEN NE 2ND AVENUE AND NE 3RD AVENUE BEHIND THE CHURCH

Mastering Your Mental Experience Retreat 8/30/14

Mastering Your Mental Experience Retreat
Saturday, 08/30/2014 – 08/30/2014 07:00 am – 04:00 pm
Mastering-Mental-RetreatPamuya Healing Santuary
298 NE 87th Street,
Miami, Florida 33138
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 100.00

Mastering Your Mental Experience Retreat

Many people in the world have a belief in a Supreme Deity. The desire for the divine and the promises it holds for many involves a large divergence in neurological processes and behaviors from ones upbringing or surrounding environment. Many people will adhere to particular doctrines, prayers, supplications and other religious practices; others have a strong sense that they are part of a greater universal experience. However, no matter what the experience; all religious and spiritual paths are mediated by the brain. This one day retreat was created to help enhance your thoughts through the understanding of how the mind works and how you can master it; your mentality can create your reality.

7AM — Breakfast

* Fruits and juices made to awaken/brighten spirit and energize the mind, along with a serving of banana, dates & nuts smoothie. Coconut water at leasure throughout the day.

* BANANA – The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in bananas play a role in keeping your brain functioning at its optimal level. Bananas help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin — the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Bananas supply potassium to the brain, helping to keep oxygen levels normalized and also promoting strong signals between cells.

* NUTS – Any type of nut or seed you can think of, are good for your brain. Nuts and seeds are full of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B6. All of these nutrients allow you to think more clearly. They also help you think more positively, because Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids work as natural antidepressants. Some seeds and nuts are also full of thiamine and magnesium, which are great for memory, cognitive function, and brain nourishment.

* DATES – Dates contain a brain booster. Each little date contains over two milligrams of choline, a B vitamin that’s a component in acetylcholine, the memory neurotransmitter. Higher choline intake is associated with better memory and learning, making it a key nutrient for children and older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s.

* PURE COCONUT WATER – Helps Keep You Hydrated . Coconut supports immune system function by helping the body to defend itself against a slew of viruses and bacteria. Its greatest role supports brain function, keeping it healthy and thriving into our golden years. The coconut tree, coconut palm is the Tree of Life. and with good reason. The best water to drink is pure coconut water never processed. It is an excellent, super hydrating alternative to water because of its high electrolyte content, the minerals vital for bodily functions such as muscle movement, brain operation and nerve transmission.

8AM — Guided Meditation – Morning Salutation

Guided meditations help you to achieve a state of deep inner stillness, so that your mind can be cleared of clutter and unwanted thoughts, and then filled with vivid visualization experiences that effect positive personal changes.

8:30AM — Morning Yoga by Fabienne Claude
A certified and insured yoga instructor; Goal is to guide people in a powerful stress relief practice using graceful flows and attention to breath; the release of mind clutter through guided intention settings. Will lead individuals towards a degree level of physical endurance while implying mind and stress healing techniques through the connection of the mind, body, and spirit.

9:30AM — Energy Exchange (meet and interact with all the participants)

10AM — Demonstration and sampling of herbs and roots
EARTH FOODS BRAIN FOOD by Baba Pearsun

11AM — PART 1 – THE BRAIN, THE MIND AND SPIRITUALITY
by Neuropsychologist Dr. Jeheudi Mes Onyemachi Vuai

This will explore issues that will address the following: What is the brain? What is the mind? What is spirituality? Is there a “God spot in the brain? What is meant by “spiritual” experiences? What is the soul? These and other questions will be addressed to help individuals find answers that will promote their own personal experiences. The lecture will be composed of two distinct components as follows: Part I will cover the basics of neuroanatomy that will lay the foundation of the topic. . Part II will discuss the seven circuits of the brain and how spiritual experiences are produced by a complex network of brain networks. It will also discuss how the “mind” is produced by the brain.

Jeheudi Mes Onyemachi Vuai is adjunct professor of Counseling and School Psychology at Barry University. He works in the Division of Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Department of Psychological Services for the Miami-Dade Public Schools. He is both a neuropsychologist and school psychologist and holds the Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. He is current President of the Dade Association of School Psychologists. He is author of books “Gray Matter Matters: Reflections on Child Brain Injury and Erroneous Educational Practices” (2012); and “Misbehaving Brains: Essays on Good Children who do Bad Things in School” (in press, 2014). He has trained approximately 60 psychology students, many of whom pursued degrees in medicine and neuropsychology.

12PM — Full meal nutritional food served

12:45PM — Chi Gong – By Jonathan Moore of Lotus In Hand Therapy

Rewire your brain with Qigong. Qi Gong gives the student an inner awareness of their mental nervous system with simple, natural, and easy-to-learn exercises that have a profound effect on mental health. Breath control combined with our movements increase the sensation, and ultimately give the student control over their bodies in ways they never thought.

1:30PM — PART 2 – THE BRAIN, THE MIND AND SPIRITUALITY
by Neuropsychologist Dr. Jeheudi Mes Onyemachi Vuai

2:30PM — Chakra Healing – Mantra/Meditation/Mind Over Matter Affirmations

Meditation is a workout for your mind and spirit. Chakra healing from meditation can result in greater self-compassion and self-love, which will then allow you to push forward in the mind healing process. The ultimate goal is to raise the kundalini energy from the base of your spine out through the crown of your head. It is an amazing blast of pure white energy that channels up from the earth, shoots along your spine and connects you to the universal heavens.

3PM — Breakthrough Group Discussion

4PM — Leave with sponsored nutritional items, alkaline water, and gifts
from
Go Green Fashionista and Mother Earths Healing

Naturally alkaline water contains the alkaline minerals the body needs to combat acidity. Alkaline water contributes to an alkaline body which is as it should be. The consumption of alkaline water improves the immunity of the person and prevents a person from chronic cellular dehydration.

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Sinister Miami The Black Friday Sessions 7/26/14

Sinister Miami The Black Friday Sessions
Saturday, 07/26/2014 – 07/27/2014 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
22.1Eros Lounge Miami
8201 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: free before 11pm/ $5 after

Sinister Miami is back “JULY 26TH” with resident Dj Deadhead & for one night only in Miami special guests “Black Friday” (Dj Linder Smash & Kaos). Don’t miss out on this special event “The Black Friday Sessions”. Be part of the new era of darkness in subculture life. Come enjoy a night of underground sounds and dance with the devil all night long.

Resident DJ & Host: DeadHead (Cyberia/Legion/BlackBlood)
Guest Dj’s: Linder Smash (Fetish Factory/Black Friday) & Kaos (Fetish Factory/Black Friday)
Spinning the best in EBM – Industrial – Electronica – Dark Wave – Cold Wave – Rhythmic Noise
21+ Free before 11 / $ 5 after.
Free secure parking
Outdoor patio

Legion’s Saints & Sinners Halloween Fetish Party 10/18/13

Legion’s Saints & Sinners Halloween Fetish Party
Friday, 10/18/2013 – 10/19/2013 10:00 pm – 03:30 am
sinnerEros Lounge
8201 Biscayne Blvd. ,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-$15

Will you be a SAINT or choose to be a SINNER on Friday October 18th? Join us as we converge once again to celebrate our sins and make those saints sinners as well.

We call upon our Legion of many to partake in a pre Halloween Fetish Party.

Fetish dress code as always, and though of course any fetish outfit you can dream up is great, we HIGHLY encourage our theme; devils, angels, nuns, priests, flasher, pinup, uniforms, glam, cyberpunk, rubber, leather, pvc, drag, slave girls or boys, sexy, erotic, etc… be creative its a Halloween party! No casual street wear but total black will be tolerated. (NO SHORTS, FLIP FLOPS OR JERSEYS WILL BE ALLOWED… YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED)

Performances by
ViKERRIous Vixen

Music by
Dj’s Deadhead & Dino

Dark wave/ebm/electro/retro/industrial/synth pop

**** Lighting effects provided by HYPERION
**** Fetish furniture supplied by: Azazel Fetish Furniture

INFO:
21 & over

Fetish attire or costumes:$10
All black/non fetish/non dress up: $15

Venue: This is a No smoking venue. There will be a tiki bar and a playing area (weather permit) in the patio area were you can smoke. There will also be music but at minimal volume this time around in the patio.

Parking: There are two lots located at the back of the venue where we can park for free. The bank parking can be used since we have received permission to do so. Parking area is well lit and there will be security. Entrance to the venue will be through the back patio. This is a no re-entry event.

Rules:We strive to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all our guests whenever and wherever our events are held. Non-consensual behavior will not be tolerated at any of our events. So that means you start trouble or are disrespectful in our house, you will get kicked out with NO hesitation.

>>>>STAY CONNECTED WITH US<<<<

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/328979570580068/

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/legionevents

Facebook fan page: facebook.com/legionfetishevents

For info text:(786) 268-0171
email: legioneventsmiami@gmail.com

Legion Military Fetish Party 9/20/13

Legion Military Fetish Party
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/21/2013 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
email_F-LEGION-4X6-4Eros Lounge
8201 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 – $20

Legion Soldiers Unite For A Night Of Debauchery!!

We call upon all fetish armies to join Legions Military Fetish Party. This is the night to partake on your fantasies or your reality of S&M, BDSM, foot worship, bondage, suspension, wax play, exhibitionism, voyeurism or whatever your fetish maybe.

Legion is a night to indulge your fetishes. So put on your fetish gear and come out and lose yourself like never before!!!

Strict fetish dress code as always, and though of course any fetish outfit you can dream up is great, we Highly encourage sexy Fetish Military Themed Outfits for this event (army, navy, airforce, sailor girls and boys, pinup, uniforms, glam, cyberpunk latex, leather, pvc, etc… be creative!!) No casual street wear but total black will be tolerated. (No Shorts, Flip Flops Or Jerseys Will Be Allowed… You Have Been Warned)

Miami’s First 8-Foot Dammit Doll 12/8/12

Miami’s First 8-Foot Dammit Doll
Saturday, 12/08/2012, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
ArtBaselFlyerFRONT-1Little River Festival in El Portal & Wood Tavern in Wynwood
8950 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33150
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Miami’s First 8-Foot Dammit Doll – Launch Event

December 8, 2012

Presented by the Lotus Project – Positive Change in Bloom
The Lotus Project Miami and the art students of Pinecrest Prep have collaborated to bring you the World Premier of the first 8-foot Dammit Doll.
Wrapping up Art Basel, the Lotus Project Miami has partnered with some of the most talented art students at Pinecrest Prepatory Middle-High School and Drew Levich, Founder and CEO of Dammit Dolls, LLC to create a larger-than-life stress doll featuring the designs of the students.

The debut event will be held on December 8, 2012 at the following location:

El Portal’s Little River Festival

8950 NW 2 AVE Miami, Florida 33150

From 11am to 5pm

and then another appearance at:

Wood Tavern

2531 NW 2 AVE Miami, Florida 33127

From 6pm to 10:30pm
An education in the Arts develops innovative and creative leaders in business, politics, and fields that require critical thinking skills that can literally change communities from the ground up.
The LP mission is simple: Allow the kids, and future of Miami, to create and dream a life bigger than their surroundings would otherwise allot.
We hope to influence others and go beyond just providing support to prove that a group of friends with a common goal can organize and deliver a strong message of change in the community and beyond.
Just as a lotus flower has its beginnings in murky water, we too can rise above our given circumstances and blossom into something spectacular.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mia Hamilton at (305) 417.9021 or email at mia@lotusprojectmia.org.

El Portal Little River Celebration & 75th Village Anniversary 12/8/12

El Portal Little River Celebration & 75th Village Anniversary
Saturday, 12/08/2012, 07:00 am – 05:30 am
LRF_DoorHanger_front_final-11El Portal
8950 NW 2nd Avenue,
El Portal, Florida 33138
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EL PORTAL LITTLE RIVER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE:

• 7 a.m. BIRD TOUR – Meet in front of the school’s main entrance for a one-hour walking bird tour led by Sadri Medina of the Tropical Audubon Society. Come prepared to spot a variety of feathered fauna, from woodpeckers and peacocks to orioles and ospreys. Horace Mann Middle School Main Gate – 8950 NW 2nd Avenue

• 9:30 a.m. HISTORY OF THE RIVER LECTURE – Meet just south of the school to hear a lively history of EL Portal’s Little River told by local professor Hugh Gladwin

• 10:30 p.m. RIVER SERENADE—Bring your canoe or kayak, or register in advance for free use of ours * and proceed with singers and musicians down the Little River for the River Serenade of Native and Afro-Indigenous Song; or appreciate the music as it passes below the NW 2nd Avenue footbridge, the N Miami Avenue bridge or the NE 2nd Avenue bridge. The River Serenade concludes at the Tequesta Mound with a community water blessing at the sacred fire. NW 2nd Avenue foot bridge to the Tequesta Burial Mound – 385 NE 85th Street * LIMITED SPACE- CONTACT littleriverelportal@gmail.com to reserve)

• 12:00-5:30 CONCERT & FAMILY PICNIC- Relax and hear live music, eat, peruse info from local organizations and vendors, learn about South Florida fauna at a native wildlife exhibit, and help celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Village of El Portal! Horace Mann Middle School Field – 8950 NW 2nd Avenue

St. Patricks Day Parade and Elements of Culture Celebration 3/17/12

St. Patricks Day Parade & Elements of Culture Celebration
03/17/2012, 10 am to 7 pm
El Portal Village
Horace Mann Middle School Field
8950 Northwest 2nd Avenue
El Portal Village 33138
communityartsandculture.org

Celebrate Cultural Diversity On St. Patrick’s Day With El Portal Community Festival
Miami is all about cultural diversity. So it is fitting that on St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate cultural heritage, the Village of El Portal will celebrate multiculturalism with a free community festival. On March 17, 2012, the Village welcomes St. Patrick’s Day with an all-ages, free community festival featuring music, food and entertainment, including Japanese Taiko drumming, Afro-Cuban, gospel and Irish music, local talent in marching bands, and learning about native flora and fauna, taking a buggy or canoe ride among many other activities. To keep in the spirit of community, it will be free for patrons, vendors, and exhibitors.

Presented by Community Arts and Culture (‘CAC”) the festival “Elements of Culture: Inheritants” is focused on the cultural, historical and artistic legacy of El Portal residents and surrounding community, as well as creating an appreciation and care for the stunning surrounding natural environment. “We chose a variety of professional artists of different cultural backgrounds to celebrate the diverse community that resides in El Portal,” said Renee Chavez, CAC project coordinator. “We chose this Village for the native history and heritage, and to honor this special urban location.”

The festival kicks off March 17, 2012 with the debut of the Miami Collective Marching Ensemble, featuring a parade with the kids from Horace Mann middle school and the Barnyard Afterschool program. The parade will commence at N.E. 86th Street and NE 2nd Avenue and will include a Japanese Lion Dancer, a New Orleans Mardi Gras style Second Line, and dancers from Horace Mann Middle School. The fun continues at the Horace Middle School Athletic Field (8950 NW 2nd Avenue) where performances will include traditional Japanese Taiko drumming by Fushu Daiko, a collaborative performance between adults and children led by Afro Cuban Dancer Marisol Blanco with the support of Cuban Son Duo Cortadito, Hoops So Fly performers, Steven English Gospel, McLanzon Fiddlers and the Breffni Academy of Irish Dance.

The festival is made possible by the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the Office of Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, the Urban Paradise Guild, the Village of El Portal and the El Portal Architecture Landscape and Environment Committee.