Feeding South Florida® is hosting its 5th Annual Happy Harvest Donor Recognition Breakfast at Signature Grand, 6900 W State Rd 84, Davie on December 4 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. This is a celebration of its outstanding community partners who support Feeding South Florida’s mission to end hunger in South Florida. Currently in South Florida, there are 706,430 food insecure individuals, and one in five children go to bed hungry. WSVN 7 News will emcee the event. Broward County Commissioner, Dr. Barbara Sharief will provide the keynote address. Those to be honored at the event include: Corporate Partner of the Year: Starbucks Foundation […]
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The Broward Education Foundation is hosting the 23rd Annual Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO at Nova Southeastern University in the Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center, 3301 College Avenue in Davie on February 8 at 8 a.m. Individual tickets are $50. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about and experience first-hand more than 50 original projects from local teachers that are funded by Broward Education Foundation grants. Presented by Broward Teacher’s Union. For more information and to buy tickets, call 754-321-2030 or visit www.browardeducationfoundation.org.
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A Child Is Missing, Inc. will be holding a Roaring 1920’s Soiree, “Gumshoes & Dolls,” on February 29, from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. at the Historic Maxwell Room, 10 S New River Dr E, Fort Lauderdale. Do the shimmy and foxtrot in your pinstriped and flapper best! There will be a dinner and silent auction. Limited seating – tickets $120.00 – tables $1000.00 For more information, visit https://achildismissing.org.
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Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood is hosting the Super Bowl Breakfast on February 1 at 8 a.m. The NFL-sanctioned Athletes in Action Super Bowl Breakfast has taken place in the Super Bowl host city every year since 1988, drawing sellout crowds to hear from some of sport’s biggest names. The Bart Starr Award, presented at the breakfast, honors Starr’s lifelong commitment to serving as a positive role model to his family, teammates and community. The winner of the Bart Starr Award is determined by NFL-player balloting at the end of the regular season, making it one of […]
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The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is presenting Afro-Peruvian producer, composer, arranger, educator and pianist Kiki Sanchez as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series on November 29 at MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th St, North Miami at 8 p.m. Sanchez is among the new generation of young Afro-Peruvian Jazz musicians that are emerging on the national Jazz scene. Sanchez blends smooth Latin Jazz with a perfect balance of tropical Afro-Peruvian rhythm and jazz harmonies for a high energy performance. Born in Lima, Peru, Sanchez began playing piano at age 11 and later moved to Miami, FL, where he continued studying […]
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Legal Aid Programs of Broward County are hosting the 18th Annual For the Public Good Annual Fundraiser to honor Howard Finkelstein, Broward County Public Defender, for his life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to justice and his career in public service. The annual fundraiser will be held on November 14 at 6 p.m. at The Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie). Event attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception, two complimentary drink tickets, and a silent auction, followed by the program with a seated dinner and live auction emceed by WSVN’s Brian Entin. All proceeds from the event will benefit […]
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Fun, fashion, glamour and glitz will characterize Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion Show, presented by BankUnited, hosted by its Women on the Verge networking group at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale on November 20 at 6 p.m. All proceeds from LittleBig GlamSlam will be earmarked for the BankUnited Legacy Scholarship Fund. Founded by Women on the Verge under the leadership of Traci Miller, the fund provides financial assistance, including college, vocational school and certification program scholarships, for the at-risk youth served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. For […]
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale is kicking off its 100th Anniversary celebration with a special Holiday Magic Soirée on December 6 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. This soirée fully catered affair by A Alexander Event Catering, will kick off the centennial celebration in style with live entertainment by electric violinist Jared Burnett and electric harpist Deanna Defrancesco. A full bar, holiday music and plenty of festive décor will welcome guests. Designer-decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces will adorn Bonnet House during the event, and will be on sale throughout the week. A VIP reception will […]
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Band of Brothers is holding its Florida Rally Point at Gulf Coast Clays, 12425 Union Rd, Naples on November 9 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cost: Rally Point ONLY: Register In Oct – $45, Nov 1-Nov 5- $55 (Includes Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, Meeting, & Most activities) Rally Point + Camping: In Oct – $110, Nov 1-Nov 5 – $125 (Includes all above plus 6 meals, Movies, Campfires, Camp out Friday & Saturday Night 1st meal is lunch on Friday) Registration will CLOSE on Nov 5th. After Nov 5th we will NO LONGER accept registrations for Camping option. You may, […]
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The Suits, Stilettos, and Lipstick Foundation is holding Breakthrough to Excellence: A Leadership Retreat at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort Oceanview Ballroom-11th floor, 2000 N Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, on November 1 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The purpose of this coming together is to learn from each other, absorb the wisdom of our engaging speakers, and gain insight and strategies to truly live a healthy, happy, balanced and purposeful life. The range of topics that will be addressed include positive leadership, work-life balance, mental wellness, stress-management, overcoming the imposter syndrome and building resiliency. As an added bonus, this […]
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