Pilates4Pink Classes
Tuesday & Thursday, October 9 & 11 at 8 a.m.
The Sports Club/LA Miami has joined Shape Magazine's Pilates4Pink campaign this October. Bring a $10 donation to these special Pilates4Pink classes and show your support for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Enjoy a great work-out and VIP goody bags sponsored by Lululemon, Romas Organic Gelato, VitaminEnergy drink, Smashing Lip gloss and Williamson Cadillac.
Sports Club/LA Miami
Four Seasons Tower, 4th Floor
1441 Brickell Avenue, Miami
305-533-1199 (Alexa Malzone)
3rd Annual Key Biscayne Wine Tasting
Wednesday, October 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation is hosting their 3rd Annual Key Biscayne Wine Event. Wines from some of the world's leading wine regions will be provided by Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida for tasting along with savory delicacies prepared by the Key Biscayne Yacht Club's expert culinary staff. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on an array of unique auction items organized by the Association of Retarded Citizens, South Florida (ARC South Florida). Items include travel and restaurant packages, sporting goods and services, rare and must-have wines, and much more. Special raffles will be held throughout the evening for select bottles of wines. Tickets are $75 at the door; credit cards welcome.
Key Biscayne Yacht Club
180 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne
786-210-0175 (Ruben Weisson)
La Notte at La Marea
Wednesday, October 10 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Come join The Tides South Beach for an evening inspired by the sand, sea and sky. Signature Tides Royale cocktails, fusing spiced rum with guanabana and cranberry juice, topped with a kiwi slice, will be served, as well as a Mediterranean palette of bruschettas and montaditos prepared by culinary star Chef Pietro Rota. Enjoy the seaside view, as well as rich nostalgic designs by Kelly Wearstler. La Marea is becoming the sophisticated social and dining destination. Breakfast is served from 7 to 11 a.m.; lunch from noon to 5 p.m.; dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. Valet parking is available. All major credit cards are accepted. Reservations are suggested. LaNotte... every Wednesday at La Marea.
La Marea at The Tides South Beach
1220 Ocean Drive, South Beach
305-604-5070
90th Anniversary Family Reunion Dinner
Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Michele Gillen, Investigative Reporter for CBS 4 News, emcees this exciting anniversary dinner celebrating Family Counseling Services' 90 years of service in our community. The dinner honors past and current board members, staff, donors and Family of the Year Award honorees. Entertainment by Latin Grammy Award-winner Angie Chirino (pictured) and Family. Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:30 p.m., and dinner is at 7:30. Individual tickets are $150; tables of ten $1,250.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
305-740-8998, Ext. 144
The F-Factor Diet: Lunch with its Creator Tanya Zuckerbrot
Thursday, October 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Top nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, creator of the F-Factor Diet, is the special guest speaker for The Wellness Community-Greater Miami at their luncheon to benefit their free cancer support programs. Ms. Zuckerbrot will speak about her famous F-Factor Diet and the importance of fiber in weight loss and overall health and nutrition. Over 200 community and business leaders are expected to attend, providing excellent networking opportunities. Hors d'oeuvres at 11:30; lunch served at noon. Tickets are $125.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
305-668-5900
4th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, October 12 beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Join the Junior League of Miami for a round of golf on Key Biscayne's scenic championship course. Tee-off is promptly at 7:30 a.m. (registration at 6:30!) Golf entry fee is $200; foursomes are $750. Entry includes green fees, golf cart, food and beverages, gift bag and awards reception. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the awards reception for $35. Raffle tickets for great prizes are $25 each, 6 for $100 and can be purchased online. Proceeds from the tournament benefit community projects sponsored by the Junior League of Miami.
Crandon Park Golf Course
6700 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
305-443-0160
13th Annual Voices for Children Halloween Luncheon
Friday, October 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Continuing the tradition of honoring our community's MVP's (Most Valuable Protectors), Voices for Children pays tribute to Dave Barry, Pavarini Construction Co., Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners, The Miami Herald Media Company and Laurie Jennings for their extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of the abused, abandoned and neglected children in Miami-Dade County. This luncheon is presented by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Tickets are $125.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Island, Miami
305-324-5678 (Lindsay Cameron)
Young Professionals Network Launch Party
Friday, October 12 from 6 to 10 p.m.
The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce is launching Young Professionals Network, a group for young, gifted and black professionals to connect in South Florida. Learn more about YPN and meet its members and leadership at the official launch party. YPN is a mentoring and leadership organization that fosters the growth of its members by connecting them professionally, socially and civically. If you are between the ages of 25 and 40, live or work in the South Florida professional community, and wish to meet others of like-minded interests, this is the group for you. Admission is free for members and $25 for all others. RSVP today and join at the launch party.
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue, South Beach
305-751-8648
Pangaea Lounge / The Gryphon
Friday, October 12
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Pangaea Lounge and Gryphon. A special dance performance by Zhantra Entertainment; music in Pangaea by DJ Mark Leventhal. Admission is $20. Call for more information and table reservations.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Way, Hollywood
954-581-5454
Bobbi Brown Holiday Trend Show
Saturday, October 13 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Bobbi Brown believes makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel her best. Meet Bobbi Brown's Beauty Expert Rogelio Reyna and Deco Drive's Ellie Rodriguez to preview Bobbi's Holiday 2007 Collection. Get a first look at the beauty must-haves of the season. Enjoy a makeup lesson and deluxe sample - both with compliments of Bobbi Brown. Shop The Falls Mon - Sat 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sun Noon to 7 p.m.
Center Court at The Falls Shopping Center
8888 S.W. 136th Street, Miami
2007 Inaugural Diamond Ball
Saturday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Guests at the Diamond Ball, Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's signature black-tie fundraiser, will be treated to an elegant 4-course dinner prepared under the direction of Michelle Bernstein and The Capital Grille, Fort Lauderdale, with wine pairings from Premium Beverage. Nicole Henry and Karina Inglesias will perform at the gala and be joined by Grammy-nominated Fanny Lu at the VIP after-parties at Karu & Y. The gala's diamond theme ties together the hospital's caring family-centric philosophy with the idea that all children are precious gems and Miami Children's Hospital is the "Diamond of the South." Juan Carlos and Vivian Mas are Chairpersons.
The Ice Palace
59 N.W. 14th Street, Miami
786-268-1831 (Glenda Saez)
"The Green Ball"
Saturday, October 13, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
Learning through creativity and play - that's the heart of The ReThink + ReUse Center, and that's what they promise for their first ever "Green Ball." In addition to interactive play stations for your "inner child," there will be plenty of music, drinks and environmental awareness. Your $75 p/p donation helps fund The ReThink + ReUse Center, which annually collects and redistributes more than 7 tons of clean, reusable materials to teachers and parents of young children. Help the center as it promotes meaningful learning experiences for children while encouraging community-wide ecological responsibility. Attire: "Miami Chic." RSVP by phone or email to mrosen@rethinkandreusemiami.org.
3852 North Miami Avenue, Art & Design District
Miami
305-500-9235
Books & Books 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books & Books, is being honored by the Miami-Dade Public Library Foundation for his support of literacy and the Public Library System. Join 50 of Miami's leading local authors, savor delicacies from some of South Florida's finest restaurants, cocktails from Bacardi and great live music. Lee Standiford, author of "Last Train to Paradise" and director of creative writing at FIU, will serve as emcee at this benefit for the Library System's Literacy Program. Tickets are $50.
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22nd Street, Miami Beach
305-895-5843 (Kathleen Murphy)
Funk.Fashion.Friends.
Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida is hosting a "groovy" party in the Miami Design District with Barton G doing the catering. During the evening Kristi Krueger, co-anchor WPLG Channel 10, will present the Clayton Feig Award. The party gets underway at 7:30 with the silent auction. If you dare, wear something hip from the 70's! Tickets are $250; or $100 if you come just for the after-party beginning at 10 p.m.
The Moore Building
4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District
305-670-4949
Masquerade Ball
Saturday, October 13, 9:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Miami Design District's Merchants Association annually holds a Masquerade Ball that benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation. This year's ball will take place in the Collins Bldg in Oak Plaza during Art & Design Night. Tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door. Hors d' oeuvres will be provided by GRASS, and the open bar and music will be provided by Jody McDonald. For further information please visit www.miamidesigndistrict.net/events.
Collins Building in Oak Plaza
139 NE 39 Street, Miami
305-484-1436 (Melanie Martin)
5K Race for the Kids
Sunday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m.
Join runners and walkers for this 5K race to benefit Fundacion Manos del Sur and their efforts to help children living in extreme poverty in Latin America. The course is USATF certified, and the race is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Miami Marathon Race Series. After-race refreshments for all and commemorative T-shirt to the first 600 who sign-up. You can pre-register at Footworks, 5724 Sunset Drive, South Miami, or register on race day beginning at 6 a.m. Entry fee is $25 in advance; $30 on race day.
Crandon Park
4000 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
786-326-4113
Walk for Lupus Now - Broward
Sunday, October 14 at 8 a.m.
Help the Lupus Foundation of America, SE Florida Chapter, in their quest to find a cure for Lupus, America's most prevalent yet misunderstood and misdiagnosed auto-immune disease. It's as easy as taking a walk! Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walk at 9.
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue, Davie
561-279-8606 (Brad Koogler)
King Cheetah's 8th Birthday Party
Sunday, October 14 at 11 a.m.
King George is having a birthday party, and you're invited! Metrozoo's endangered King Cheetah, one of only 5 in the whole country, is turning eight. He'll celebrate with a special cake in Metrozoo's Amphitheater. Be one of the first 200 guests (aged 12 and under), and receive a free cheetah stuffed animal and yummy cupcakes at the party. Cameras welcome and so are presents for King George. His list includes toys and items for his home, priced from $5 to $320. Check out King George's gift list. General admission to the zoo is $13.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 3-12. ZSF members and children under 3 are free. So is parking! Metrozoo's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Metrozoo
Jazz at Joe's
Sunday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m.
The Women's Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami is hosting its annual fundraiser featuring renowned jazz musician Leo Casino. Join emcees Belkys Nerey and Craig Stevens of WSVN Channel 7 and celebrate the beginning of stone crab season in a big way! You'll enjoy Joe's famed stone crabs, coleslaw, hash browns, creamed spinach and award-winning key lime pie. Now aren't you glad you live in Miami? Honorary chairs are: M.B. Commissioner and Mrs. Richard Steinberg, Connie Russell and "Mr. Miami Beach," Michael Aller. Tickets range from $150 to $500; seating is limited.
Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant
11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-644-0066, Ext. 294
Bridal Trunk Show and Sample Sale
Sunday, October 14 from noon to 6 p.m.
Perfectly timed for weddings planned during the social season, Nicole Miller is having a special one-day bridal event. See the entire new collection of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and receive a ten percent discount on any order. Or, if you find your dream gown among the bridal floor samples, receive a thirty percent reduction on the price of the gown. Bridal Specialist Shelly Guadalupe will be available to help with your selections. Call her to RSVP.
Nicole Miller
656 Collins Avenue, South Beach
305-535-2200 (Shelly Guadalupe)
Grand Western Brands Tri-County Rib Cook-Off
Sunday, October 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Student chefs from South Florida's finest culinary academies compete at this fun Rib Cook-Off hosted by The American Institute of Wine & Food, South Florida Chapter. You be the judge and award the winning school "bragging rights" and a significant trophy for the best ribs and side dishes. All competing schools will be awarded scholarships: Florida International University, Florida Culinary Institute Palm Beach, Johnson & Wales University and Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami (last year's winner!). Come on out and enjoy this beautiful pristine setting for an afternoon of great fun, music with The BlueGrass Band, mouth-watering ribs and fixing's, and wine, beer and sodas courtesy of AIWF's wine distributor members. Members $45; Guests $55 - credit cards welcome.
Ann Kolb Nature Center Mangrove Hall
751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood
305-663-9641 (Phyllis Festinger)
First Ladies of Broward Luncheon
Wednesday, October 17
The Broward County Fair, now in its 32nd year, honors Broward County's First Ladies at this annual luncheon event. Recognized for their strong commitment and dedication to the community are: Dr. Eloise McCoy-Cain, Beatriz Canals, Anne French, Hon. Beverly Gallagher, Bertha Henry, Jean Johnson, Betty Priscak, Virginia Jordan, Carolyne Koos, Terri Lynn, Fatima Perez, Lourdes Perez, and Hon. Cindi Hutchinson. Tickets are $60, and all proceeds benefit the Broward County Fair Education Scholarship and Awards Fund.
Signature Grand
Davie
954-922-2224
Key to the Cure Kick-Off
Thursday, October 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Saks Fifth Avenue and Ocean Drive Magazine are hosting the kick-off to the 2007 Key to the Cure, a nationwide weekend of shopping and awareness for women's cancer. Savor food provided by some of South Florida's top restaurants and caterers, complimentary cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose, and top, top entertainment. The Gold Coast Society Band, Elaine Lancaster, and celebrity DJ's Bobby Stone and The Fifth Nightclub's DJ provide the music. Tickets are $30, and a percentage of sales from the shopping weekend go directly to UM/Sylvester. Honorary Chair is Irma Braman along with Kim Wood, Jeff Peck and Alan Randolph.
Saks Fifth Avenue at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
305-243-9088
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
Oct. 19 ? 21
Priyanka Cup
Oct. 20 ? 21
Hollywood Festival of the Arts
October 20
The ?Spirit of Charity? Gala
October 20
Magnolia Gala
October 27
Halloween Bash
November 3
Sleepless Night
November 7
2nd Annual Miami?s 50 Savviest Singles
November 14
Fashion for Friends
Upcoming Events
What When
Priyanka Cup Fri. - Sun., Oct. 19 – 21
Hollywood Festival of the Arts Sat. - Sun., Oct. 20 – 21
The “Spirit of Charity” Gala Saturday, October 20
Magnolia Gala Saturday, October 20
Halloween Bash Saturday, October 27
Sleepless Night Saturday, November 3
2nd Annual Miami’s 50 Savviest Singles Wednesday, November 7
Fashion for Friends Wednesday, November 14
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