Spa Soiree
Wednesday, October 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Relax poolside for an evening of spa treatments, cocktails, socializing and fun at Miami's Ladies Spa Night. Mini massages and facials offered by Sports Club/LA Miami's Splash Spa, mini manis from RikRak, acupuncture by Dr. Woods, mini medical facials and consultations by the Miami Institute for Age Management and Intervention (plus injectables offered at attractive prices), and make-up by beauty experts. Bahia of Four Seasons will provide signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and Vizcaya Wine Imports will serve a selection of Argentinean wines. Additional sponsors are SmartWater and Select Vodka. RSVP today, as space is limited. $75; complimentary valet parking.
Four Seasons Hotel
1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-381-3993
Punto de Partida: Stories of Truth & Hope Book Release Party
Wednesday, October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join the Human Services Coalition as it celebrates the release of "Punto de Partida: Stories of Truth & Hope," a passionate and poetic collection of newspaper columns and essays written by community leaders that seeks to spur readers to speak up and take action in their community. "Punto de Partida" illuminates South Florida's social challenges through the eyes of the underserved and overlooked. Milk (the not-so-wholesome version) and cookies, music and much more, sponsored by Cameo Nightclub.
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami
305-576-5001
Cocktail Party and Designer Trunk Show
Wednesday & Thursday, October 24 & 25 from 6 to 9 p.m.
View the hottest new trends featuring top contemporary NY & LA designers in honor of two local charities. Shopdaja Boutique will donate a portion of all sales from this two-day event. On Wednesday a portion of all sales will benefit A Gift of Adoption Fund- an incredible charity that turns the dream of adoption into reality for those who could not otherwise afford to adopt. And on Thursday a portion of sales will benefit MOA's Beaux Arts Festival of Trees. Admittance is free.
Shopdaja Boutique
1931 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale
954-522-3735
5th Annual Tee Off For Wellness of Golf Classic
Thursday, October 25 at 1 p.m.
Enjoy a great afternoon of networking and fun with business, community and social leaders from the community. Activities will include golf and a fabulous "19th Hole Cocktail Party" with a silent auction, raffle and scrumptious dinner buffet. All players also receive goody bags, t-shirts from Perry Ellis, box lunch, refreshments all day long, and the chance to win prizes and trophies. Proceeds benefit The Wellness Community-Greater Miami - a not-for-profit organization that provides psychological and educational support services to cancer patients and their loved ones completely free of charge. Presenting sponsor is Countrywide Home Loans. Tickets range from $275 - $1,000.
Crandon Golf Course
6700 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne
305-668-5900
Kids for Ninos
Friday, October 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Play in your own fantasy world and "make believe" at this Halloween fashion parade. Food and drinks, clowns, music, painting and games, as well as prizes for the best costumes. Donations of $25 will benefit Friends of the Orphans Florida, a local nonprofit organization which provides a home, food, education, health care, and hope to thousands of underprivileged children at its homes in Mexico, Latin American and the Caribbean. Meet two young girls from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a network of orphanages that provides a home to more than 3,500 orphaned and abandoned children.
Key Biscayne Yacht Club
180 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne
305-595-0025
Reception for Keith Martin Johns
Friday, October 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Meet Florida artist Keith Martin Johns at a reception in honor of the opening of his exhibition at Coconut Grove Gallery. Johns' work is in numerous private and corporate collections, and over 100 images have been published into limited edition fine prints. He is a champion of Florida's natural beauty and heritage and has a number of journalistic projects in the works. Watch for "Cracker Cowboys and Cows" and "Romancing the Rivers of Florida," to name a few. Reception is free and open to the public.
Coconut Grove Gallery
2884 Bird Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-445-7401
Annual Gala After-Party
Friday, October 26 at 10 p.m.
Join Miami's young movers and shakers and show your support for Community Partnership for Homeless. Open bar, dancing, live music, DJ, surprise artists, desserts. Tickets are $50. Attire: Jackets, please - no jeans. CPH: where hope lives! Email Andrew.frey@akerman.com for more information or RSVP online.
JW Marriott
1109 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-329-3042
Walk for Lupus NOW - Delray
Saturday, October 27 at 8 a.m.
Take charge and walk for a worthy cause. Help raise money for the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter, Inc., while bringing awareness of Lupus, America's most prevalent yet misunderstood and misdiagnosed autoimmune disease. The Lupus Foundation of America is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by an invigorating walk at 9 a.m.
Anchor Park
323 Gleason Street, Delray Beach
561-279-8606
Halloween Family Day
Saturday, October 27 from noon to 3 p.m.
It's pumpkin fun for the whole family at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Learn how to carve a pumpkin from Williams-Sonoma, and try your hand at pumpkin painting and crafts. Plus, a costume parade and games and treats sponsored by Publix. Event is free and open to the public.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
305-673-7256
Junior Orange Bowl Royal Court Search
Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m.
A local tradition since 1951, the Junior Orange Bowl Royal Court Search is much more than a typical pageant. Through the Royal Court Search, three young ladies, ages 12 to 14, are selected by a panel of professional judges based on personality, poise, charm and a strong sense of community. The Queen and two Princesses will represent the Junior Orange Bowl at a line-up of youth events, including the Junior Orange Bowl Parade on December 29. Call or visit the website for complete registration information.
Miami Elks Lodge #948
10301 SW 72nd St, Miami
305-662-1210
An Affair to Remember Gala
Saturday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The Young Patronesses of the Opera will host their 52nd annual gala honoring Gayle Larsen, YPO Philanthropic Chair, and Community Philanthropic Chairs Bunny Bastian and Swanee DiMare. Gala Chairs Amy Hafner, Kristin Podack and Mary Young have planned an evening of elegance and grace recalling a time when ladies wore long white gloves and danced in the arms of men in black tie. Enjoy the Encore Chamber Players as you browse the silent auction during the cocktail reception. Dinner follows with dancing to the music of City Lights and special vocal performances by Lisé-Marie Wertanzl and Anthony Cabrera. The gala benefits YPO's mission to promote the education of opera in elementary schools.
Indian Creek Country Club
55 Indian Creek Island Road, Indian Creek
305-283-6274
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Enjoy a ghoulish night in the boo!tanic garden with eerie entertainment, wicked brews, tasty tidbits, and non-stop dancing with a light show and sounds by DJ Felix, official DJ of Nikki Beach Club. Come in costume and compete for fabulous prizes in the costume contest. Open bars with premium liquors sponsored by Bacardi USA, beer bars sponsored by Peroni Italy, and catered food. Tickets are $85 for Fairchild Garden members and $100 for non-members. VIP tickets ($150) are also available. Free parking.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651, Ext. 3357 (Mari Novo)
Halloween Sundowner Party
Saturday, October 27 from 8 p.m. to midnight
Join the Vizcayans for their Spooktacular 21st Annual Halloween Sundowner Party. Costumes? Oh yeah! Plus premium liquors and luxury cocktails, continuous music and dancing with a live band and DJ performances, ghost tours in the historic gardens, and cool prizes for best costumes - all included in ticket price. The party goes rain or shine! Admission: Members of the Vizcayans $100, non-members $125. Must be 21 to attend, please! Proceeds benefit Vizcaya's preservation and restoration.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-856-4866
MetroBOO!
Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the kids to enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, animal encounters, music and much more at Miami MetroZoo. Special performances, Halloween crafts, goodies for the animals, giveaways, face painting, bounce house and carnival games, plus music and games with prizes provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Irene Marie Model Management will be conducting a model search. Parking is free. Zoo admission is $13.95 per adult and $9.95 per child. Pictured: Ron Magill and trick-or-treaters at MetroBoo.
Miami MetroZoo
12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami
305-255-5551
Family Harvest Day
Sunday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family and spend the day in Fairchild's bootanic garden! Bountiful activities and healthy treats for kids of all ages. Event is free with admission to the garden.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-667-1651, Ext. 3357 (Mari Novo)
Guardians of the Children Luncheon
Tuesday, October 30 at 11:15 a.m.
Luncheon and Valentino Runway Fashion show presented by the Jackson Memorial Foundation Guardian Angels will benefit Holtz Children's Hospital. Preview the Valentino Resort 2008 Collection and see dazzling jewels by Chopard being worn by Luncheon Chairs Patricia Hirsch, Andria Ares Holtz, Amarilis Osorio and Deborah Robins. Channel 10 News Anchors Laurie Jennings and Dwight Lauderdale will emcee, and AT&T Florida is this year's platinum sponsor. Tickets are $150 per person.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-355-4999
Saks Fifth Avenue at Bal Harbour Luncheon/Fashion Show
Tuesday, October 30 at 12 p.m.
See a magnificent collection of furs and outerwear presented by Bisang. Town and Country Magazine is the sponsor with proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research. Reception begins at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served following the fashion show.
Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-265-1371
Sight Night
Through Wednesday, October 31
Team Metro is trying to "scare up" used eyeglasses instead of candy this Halloween. The used eyewear will be recycled by Give the Give of Sight and Lions Clubs International and hand delivered to underprivileged people around the world. In the past 9 years more than 900,000 pairs of glasses have been collected - let's make it a million! Drop off used prescription glasses and non-prescription sunglasses, big or small, chic or not! Email for more information.
Team Metro Northwest
7630 N.W. 186th Street, Miami
Women's Auxiliary Annual Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, October 31 at 11 a.m.
The Greater Miami Women's Auxiliary at the Miami Jewish Home & Hospital will honor longtime South Floridian Florence Hecht with the 2007 Pioneer Award given in recognition of selfless community service, and Marcia Zerivitz with the Woman of the Year Award for her dedicated community leadership. The luncheon begins with a cocktail reception at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Proceeds benefit "Love on Wheels," underwriting the services of 11 wheelchair transporters whose sole job it is to help the Home's frail and elderly move to and from activities on the campus.
Westview Country Club
2601 N.W. 119th Street, Miami
305-762-1382
Cocowalk Halloween Celebrations
Wednesday, October 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kids and adults alike are welcome for a spooktacular time. The "Kids Only" Halloween Celebration gets underway for local Coconut Grove Elementary School Children to trick or treat in their costumes. Prizes awarded to one winner from each school, compliments of CocoWalk. When the sun sets, adults will enjoy live entertainment, with a spicy performance by renowned Salsa Singer Carlos Manuel and his Band. Door prizes and giveaways for adults too!
Cocowalk
3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-444-0777
10th Annual Halloween on the Mile
Wednesday, October 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The whole family will enjoy Halloween on the Mile. There is candy for the kids, plus a haunted house, costume contest, scavenger hunt and lots more. The Humane Society of Greater Miami is sponsoring a "Best Dog Costume Contest" so your 4-legged family members are welcome too!
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Volunteers Needed for JNF's Green Sunday!
Sunday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to take part in Jewish National Fund's annual "Green Sunday" Phone-a-thon. JNF will be making calls to raise funds to build new communities in Israel, like their "Blueprint Negev Campaign" in the South and their Northern Renewal Campaign to restore forests destroyed by Hezbollah in 2006. A few hours of your time can help a lot. There will be food, raffles and prizes for volunteer callers, plus camaraderie and the satisfaction of helping. High school students who make calls will receive community service hours.
Aventura Office
305-682-0025
Upcoming
Events
October 27 ? 28
17th Annual ?In the Park with Art?
November 3
Sleepless Night
November 3
The Great Gatsby
November 7
2nd Annual Miami?s 50 Savviest Singles
November 8
3rd Annual IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007
November 9
Project: New Born/Bal Harbour Shops Fashion Show Luncheon
November 11
?Endless Possibilities?
November 14
Fashion for Friends
November 14
2007 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
November 16
Hope for All Ball and 10th Annual Mayor?s Ball
November 16
Casablanca: Miami Magic
November 17
The Miami 5K Sprint for Darfur
November 17
3rd Annual Journey of Dreams Benefit
November 17
Tropical Celebration
November 29
Fourth Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
December 3
Pre-Art Basel Party
Upcoming Events
What When
17th Annual “In the Park with Art” October 27 – 28
Sleepless Night Saturday, November 3
The Great Gatsby Saturday, November 3
2nd Annual Miami’s 50 Savviest Singles Wednesday, November 7
3rd Annual IKF Latin American Art Auction 2007 Thursday, November 8
Project: New Born/Bal Harbour Shops Fashion Show Luncheon Friday, November 9
“Endless Possibilities” Sunday, November 11
Fashion for Friends Wednesday, November 14
2007 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Wednesday, November 14
Hope for All Ball and 10th Annual Mayor’s Ball Friday, November 16
Casablanca: Miami Magic Friday, November 16
The Miami 5K Sprint for Darfur Saturday, November 17
3rd Annual Journey of Dreams Benefit Saturday, November 17
Tropical Celebration Saturday, November 17
Fourth Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 29
Pre-Art Basel Party Monday, December 3
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