Social Miami

Volunteer for JCS's Matzah, Mitzvah & More

Sunday, April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Donate your time or your money to help our community's elderly and homebound receive food packages through the eight days of Passover. Jewish Community Services of South Florida is heading up a drive to distribute holiday food packages to over 1,900 seniors in their own homes and nursing homes. Your donations determine the numbers of people who will be served, and through April 30 donations will be matched by the Alan Shawn Feinstein $1 million Challenge to Fight Hunger. Join co-chairs Diane Krieger & Bruce Kohrman; Jill & Howard Schwartz; Sara & Ronald Gottlieb; Marni & Jason Loeb; Jessica & Jorge Linkewer; and Diana & Simon Mundlak... and do what you can to help! To make a donation, call Marlene Waldfogel at 305-899-1587 Ext. 134.


Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-933-9820, Ext. 268 (Barbara Davis)






Celebrating Women Who Make a Difference

Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m.

Four exceptional women will be honored for their dedication and accomplishments by the Junior League of Miami at an elegant Champagne Tea Reception, hosted by NBC-6's Kelly Craig. The honorees, who together have dedicated over 100 years of service, are Trish Bell, Yolanda Berkowitz, Thelma Gibson, and Peggy Sapp. Countless hours of volunteering and a keen dedication to their community are what these women have in common. Philanthropists/activists Trish Bell and Yolanda Berkowitz give their time and resources to a wide variety of causes; Thelma Gibson is a health, education and community advocate; and Peggy Sapp is President of Informed Families. The event includes a VIP Honoree Reception at 1 p.m., followed by a champagne high tea at 2 p.m. with silent auction, raffles and a fashion show by Victoria Lopez Castro. VIP tickets are $125; regular tickets are $85.


Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-333-4207 (Maureen Haley)






8th Annual Croquet & Croquetas

Sunday, April 13 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Spend an enjoyable Sunday on the bay to support the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. In one of South Florida's most popular spring events, the English tradition of croquet is blended with the delicious Hispanic tradition of croquetas. Enjoy lavish food and refreshments, live entertainment, silent auction, tours of the historic Deering Estate and grounds with two very knowledgeable and charming guides, Dr. Paul George and Frank Schena, croqueta tastings and croquet competitions. The day is chaired by Ricardo Taño Feijoó with Pete Fernandez as co-chair. Tickets to the main event are $85 for HMSF members and $100 for non-members, and there are VIP tickets available for $200 p/p which includes a special VIP reception from 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP please.


Deering Estate at Cutler
17601 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami
305-375-1619






Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards

Tuesday, April 15 at 11 a.m.

The American Red Cross of Greater Miami & The Keys will recognize women who exemplify the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross - humanity, impartiality, independence, unity, neutrality, universality and voluntary service. The 2008 honorees are: Julian Bianchi (Chairman's Award); Bunny Bastian (Philanthropy Award); Mindy Cassel (Health Care Award); Teresa Buoniconti (Volunteerism Award); Loretta DeVries (Community Service Award); Christina Whitehurst (Youth Award); Carol Damian (Cultural Award); Mary Frances Irvin (Red Cross Service Award); Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk (Education Award); and Susan Kelley (Entrepreneurial Award). Tickets are $125 and $250. The luncheon is chaired by Phillis Oeters; Swanee DiMare is Honorary Chair.


Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-644-1200, Ext. 103 (Kenia Tedesco)






Circle of Heroes Annual Luncheon

Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m.

International Kids Fund Circle of Heroes is hosting their annual luncheon catered by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein in the picturesque setting of Fairchild Gardens. Hosted by Alina Mayo Azze, Univision TV anchor, luncheon guests will enjoy private tours of the gardens, a delicious lunch prepared by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, and exciting raffles. Circle of Heroes, founded by Missy Carricarte and Mariana Martinez, is a support group that assists IKF, a philanthropic program of Jackson Memorial Foundation, in providing medical treatment for children from around the world who suffer from serious illnesses. The luncheon ticket costs $50.


Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
305-355-4999 (Nicole Hernandez)






Upcoming
Events


April 18
Miami Stories


April 19 and 20
Inside In Style


April 26 & 27
Heart of a Chef Weekend


May 1
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival






Volunteer for JCS's Matzah, Mitzvah & More

Sunday, April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Donate your time or your money to help our community's elderly and homebound receive food packages through the eight days of Passover. Jewish Community Services of South Florida is heading up a drive to distribute holiday food packages to over 1,900 seniors in their own homes and nursing homes. Your donations determine the numbers of people who will be served, and through April 30 donations will be matched by the Alan Shawn Feinstein $1 million Challenge to Fight Hunger. Join co-chairs Diane Krieger & Bruce Kohrman; Jill & Howard Schwartz; Sara & Ronald Gottlieb; Marni & Jason Loeb; Jessica & Jorge Linkewer; and Diana & Simon Mundlak... and do what you can to help! To make a donation, call Marlene Waldfogel at 305-899-1587 Ext. 134.


Greater Miami Jewish Federation
4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-933-9820, Ext. 268 (Barbara Davis)






Celebrating Women Who Make a Difference

Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m.

Four exceptional women will be honored for their dedication and accomplishments by the Junior League of Miami at an elegant Champagne Tea Reception, hosted by NBC-6's Kelly Craig. The honorees, who together have dedicated over 100 years of service, are Trish Bell, Yolanda Berkowitz, Thelma Gibson, and Peggy Sapp. Countless hours of volunteering and a keen dedication to their community are what these women have in common. Philanthropists/activists Trish Bell and Yolanda Berkowitz give their time and resources to a wide variety of causes; Thelma Gibson is a health, education and community advocate; and Peggy Sapp is President of Informed Families. The event includes a VIP Honoree Reception at 1 p.m., followed by a champagne high tea at 2 p.m. with silent auction, raffles and a fashion show by Victoria Lopez Castro. VIP tickets are $125; regular tickets are $85.


Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-333-4207 (Maureen Haley)






8th Annual Croquet & Croquetas

Sunday, April 13 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Spend an enjoyable Sunday on the bay to support the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. In one of South Florida's most popular spring events, the English tradition of croquet is blended with the delicious Hispanic tradition of croquetas. Enjoy lavish food and refreshments, live entertainment, silent auction, tours of the historic Deering Estate and grounds with two very knowledgeable and charming guides, Dr. Paul George and Frank Schena, croqueta tastings and croquet competitions. The day is chaired by Ricardo Taño Feijoó with Pete Fernandez as co-chair. Tickets to the main event are $85 for HMSF members and $100 for non-members, and there are VIP tickets available for $200 p/p which includes a special VIP reception from 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP please.


Deering Estate at Cutler
17601 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami
305-375-1619






Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards

Tuesday, April 15 at 11 a.m.

The American Red Cross of Greater Miami & The Keys will recognize women who exemplify the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross - humanity, impartiality, independence, unity, neutrality, universality and voluntary service. The 2008 honorees are: Julian Bianchi (Chairman's Award); Bunny Bastian (Philanthropy Award); Mindy Cassel (Health Care Award); Teresa Buoniconti (Volunteerism Award); Loretta DeVries (Community Service Award); Christina Whitehurst (Youth Award); Carol Damian (Cultural Award); Mary Frances Irvin (Red Cross Service Award); Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk (Education Award); and Susan Kelley (Entrepreneurial Award). Tickets are $125 and $250. The luncheon is chaired by Phillis Oeters; Swanee DiMare is Honorary Chair.


Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-644-1200, Ext. 103 (Kenia Tedesco)






Circle of Heroes Annual Luncheon

Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m.

International Kids Fund Circle of Heroes is hosting their annual luncheon catered by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein in the picturesque setting of Fairchild Gardens. Hosted by Alina Mayo Azze, Univision TV anchor, luncheon guests will enjoy private tours of the gardens, a delicious lunch prepared by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, and exciting raffles. Circle of Heroes, founded by Missy Carricarte and Mariana Martinez, is a support group that assists IKF, a philanthropic program of Jackson Memorial Foundation, in providing medical treatment for children from around the world who suffer from serious illnesses. The luncheon ticket costs $50.


Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
305-355-4999 (Nicole Hernandez)






Upcoming
Events


April 18
Miami Stories


April 19 and 20
Inside In Style


April 26 & 27
Heart of a Chef Weekend


May 1
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival










Upcoming Events

What When
Miami Stories Friday, April 18
Inside In Style Sat. & Sun., April 19 & 20
Heart of a Chef Weekend Sat. & Sun., April 26 & 27
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival Thursday, May 1







Upcoming Events

What When
Miami Stories Friday, April 18
Inside In Style Sat. & Sun., April 19 & 20
Heart of a Chef Weekend Sat. & Sun., April 26 & 27
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival Thursday, May 1