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March of Dimes
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March of Dimes: The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies’ lives. The March of Dimes’ researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers, and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against such threats toward their health as pre-maturity, birth defects, and low birth weight. For more information about March of Dimes and about how you can participate, please contact them at: March of Dimes |
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Calendar of Events
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Wednesday, November 2 6:30pm – 9:30pm: The 2020 Vision Committee will be holding the Second Community Forum. The Future is Now…What Do You Want?…Make It Happen!
Come be a part of Key Biscayne’s future at the 2020 Vision Community Forum! The Village of Key Biscayne
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Tuesday, November 2 & Thursday, November 4 at 9am: The Academy of Martial Arts is offering a Cardio Kickboxing Program. Sensei Robert Duzoglou and the entire team at the Academy of Martial Arts look forward to getting Key Biscayne residents into the best shape of their lives! For more information, please contact
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Saturday October 8 through Monday, November 14: Alejandra von Hartz Fine Arts cordially invites you to the premier edition of Consuming Art. This premier Miami exhibition is comprised of internationally recognized artists who have applied their creativity to everyday functional objects that can be produced in limited editions, such as Jewelry, Personal Accessories, Furniture, Clothing, Lamps, China, Silverware and Clocks. The Consuming Art exhibition will be held at the Dot Fiftyone Art Space and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to “Voices for Children Foundation.” Participating Artists: Antuan – Ana Lisazo – Arturo Sandoval Jr./Sam Burkson – Beryll Brenner – Carla Bronzini – Cristina Santander/Liliana Schmerkin – Diana del Solares – Ed Levine – José Luis Anzizar – Joan McKay – Juan Melé – Leonel Matheu – Lilla Tabasso – Liliane Bouquet – Lynne Golob Gelfman – Michele Oka Doner – Ofra Ben Davis – Tim Walker Consuming Art is open to the public from Monday through Friday, 11:00am – 8:00pm. To view the exhibition over the weekend, please make an appointment. Saturday, November 12, Consuming Art will be open to the public for Gallery Night at Wynwood. Alejandra Von Hartz Fine Arts |
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Thursday, November 3, 7pm: The Village of Key Biscayne invites you to a Public Art Seminar Series. Join us as we listen to Patricia Fuller, Public Art Consultant, discuss two nationally competitive art programs:
Patricia Fuller is a Public Art Consultant who currently serves as curator of the public art collection at MIT and is a member of the advisory board at the University of California, San Diego de La Jolla campus. Furthermore, she is a former executive director of the public art program for Dade County. For information on programs and locations, please contact: |
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Saturday, November 5 from 7pm – 11pm: Grand Bay Club cordially invites you to “A Taste of New Orleans,” a relief event for the victims of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. A portion of the proceeds from dinner and all proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to The United Way Operation Helping Hands to support the victims of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita in the Gulf Coast. Here is what is planned for this extraordinary evening:
“A Taste of New Orleans” will be hosted by Grand Bay Club and Coastal Wine & Spirits. Special thanks to The Formsman, Gene Klein Signs, Restaurant Cacao, Sazingg Fine Jewelry, Swim with Kim LLC, Parrot Jungle Island and all gift givers and donors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor by donating to the Silent Auction, please contact Grand Bay Club as soon as possible. The cost is $65.00++ per person. Complimentary valet will be provided. For more information, please contact: Grand Bay Club |
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Sunday, November 6 – 3pm to 6pm: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center invites you to view FabricArt by Stacy West. The quilts reflect the artist’s love for our endangered coral reefs, the wild beauty of the Everglades, and the incredible diversity of sub tropical flora and fauna. The exhibition will be on view daily from 10am to 4pm through January 1. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center |
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Tuesday, November 8, 7PM: The first reading of the Zoning Changes will be presented at the Village Council Chambers. We look forward to seeing you there. The Village of Key Biscayne |
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Saturday, November 12: The Key Biscayne Community Church invites you their Community-Wide Yard Sale. Once again the parking lot of the KB Community Church will be turned into a giant yard sale of all sorts of “stuff!” Spaces are available for $25 or 2 for $40. Call the office to reserve your spot. If you have items that you would like to donate to the Church’s space, which will be run by Jane Stuart, you can drop it off at the Church by November 5. The Key Biscayne Community Church |
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Thursday, November 17 from 11am – 6pm: Grand Bay Club cordially invites you to take part in their Annual Shopping Day Bazaar! This is a wonderful opportunity for our members to promote their business and display their merchandise for holiday shoppers. If you are looking for great gift ideas, come and preview the Grand Bay Club bazaar, which showcases local vendors with a vast variety of gift ideas for the upcoming Holiday Season! A buffet luncheon will be offered at the event for $18.95++ per person. Featured items will include: Fine & Custom Jewelry - Home Décor - Women’s Accessories - Clothing for Women & Children - Holiday Stationary - Bathing Suits - Fitness Clothing – Perfumes - Cakes & Cookies - Gift Baskets - And much, much, more! All businesses are welcome to participate! The event is open to both club members and guests. Complimentary valet parking is offered. If you are a merchant and wish to reserve a table, please contact Grand Bay Club before November 10, as tables are limited. Come join us at this lively community Bazaar! For more information, please contact: Grand Bay Club |
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Thursday, November 17: Laure de Mazieres invites you to view Miss Coralie’s exclusive line of jewelry! Miss Coralie, a former resident of Key Biscayne, will be exhibiting her beautiful jewelry at Laure de Mazieres’ store in the Design District. See you there! For more information, please contact: |
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Thursday, November 17 – 7pm: The Village of Key Biscayne invites you to an Art in Public Places Seminar with César Trasobares. Trasobares, an artist and art advisor to the Village, will recount the history of the Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places Program and will recall incidents and challenges in working with artists, the communities, and County Departments. Questions from the audience will follow the presentation. Trasobares defines cultural practice broadly: in the studio, he produces a vast body of work in multiple media; in the “cultural field” he serves as art activist, curator, educator, and public art advisor. As Executive Director of Metro-Dade’s Art in Public Places Program (1985-1990), Trasobares managed the implementation of the %-for-art ordinance overseeing important site-specific artworks for government buildings and community centers. To learn more about César Trasobares and the Art in Pubic Places in Miami-Dade Program, please join us at the Community Center Auditorium at 7pm. The Key Biscayne Community Center |
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It’s my favorite time of year, not only because of the change of season but because it’s when we make our shopping lists for the season of giving. For me, it often goes like this: one gift for you and one gift for me. With so much temptation, it’s hard to resist. Since everyone has wish lists, do we succumb and effortlessly purchase a hassle-free gift that we know the receiver will love—losing the element of surprise—or do we dare to venture out to find the unique gift that we believe is just right? In this issue, we highlight various shopping destinations in Key Biscayne and beyond and offer some gift ideas that are sure to please even the pickiest of people. Wish lists (which have become de rigueur) make the process of gift buy less agonizing, as a self-proclaimed shop-a-phile, I believe they also take the joy out of it. For me, shopping is not about walking into a store and just picking out the first suitable item. It’s more like a love affair. It’s a process that requires passion and attention and it can be frustrating. But then there’s that moment when you stumble across a rare find with an adrenaline rush that’s exhilarating. It works a little like the power of attraction: once you see it, you know you want it! Sabrina Azadi, Editor-in-Chief, Key Biscayne Magazine, editor@keybiscaynemag.com (305) 903-6445 |
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Our hats off to the Pankey Institute! Students from all over North America were attending the Pankey Institute when Hurricane Wilma struck. For those of you that do not where the Pankey Institute is located, it is the beautiful last building on the right when leaving the Key. They train dentists throughout the world on cutting edge dental technology and running a good dental practice. The students were picked up in the morning before the hurricane struck, the building was shuttered up, and classes began as usual. After the Hurricane, the shutters were opened to reveal the devastation Wilma left to the surprise of those students who hunkered down studying and learning during the storm. We've heard of Broadway having the motto "the show must go on", and now we can apply that motto to the Pankey Institute! We are proud that one of our local businesses didn't let a Hurricane keep them from keeping on. Congratulations to Chris Sager and his staff. ************************************************** Thursday, November 10: Deadline to advertise in The Islander News’ special advertising supplement "Banking and Finance from A to Z." The Islander News will be publishing the supplement on Thursday, November 17. This is an exceptional advertising opportunity for:
"Banking and Finance from A to Z" will include editorial copy on all advertisers. For advertising information call James Owens at 305-361-3333, extension 21. ************************************************** Ines Ochoa, a professional Loan Consultant with Washington Mutual Home Loans, is available for customers seeking home equity loans and other refinancing means for funds to repairs due to Hurricane Wilma. The best way to reach her is through her cell at 305-776-0189. If not, please contact Ines Ochoa directly at 328 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 212 Key Biscayne FL 33149; office: (305) 365-5902 / fax: (305) 365-7274 www.wamuloans.com/ines.ochoa ************************************************** CHAMPS has been open for tutoring since last Wednesday, even though Miami-Dade public shools will not be opened until Wednesday, November 2. CHAMPS provides pre-school education for children 20 months to 5 years of age in a stimulating, loving environment right on Key Biscayne. Professionals, curriculum, and teaching materials have been carefully chosen to fulfill each child’s needs according to their learning style. Pass by the CHAMPS today for more information or contact Helena Turbay directly at: 180 Crandon Blvd, Suite #111 ************************************************** U.S. Century Bank Announces Multi-Year Commitment to Key Biscayne Community Foundation! As part of its long-term commitment to the community, U.S. Century Bank announced its pledge of $50,000.00 over the next four years to the Key Biscayne Community Foundation. Founded in 2004, the Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all members of the Key Biscayne community. This gift from U.S. Century Bank will benefit the community in three ways: 1) The U.S. Century Bank Donor Advised Fund will make distributions annually to various community projects; 2) A portion of the donation will be reserved for the Foundation’s permanent endowment allowing the Foundation to continue to work toward its goal of providing for the emerging needs of Key Biscayne for all time; 3) U.S. Century Bank will be a lead sponsor of the Foundation’s premier gala to be held in early Spring of 2006-thus encouraging continued philanthropic efforts on the island. “Community reinvestment plays an integral role in our institution,” said bank Chairman Ramon Rasco. “We are committed to building a better community.” U.S. Century Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank focused on serving South Florida’s business and entrepreneurial community. Committed to providing unprecedented customer service and satisfaction, the bank is fulfilling its mission to become the institution of choice for businesses, professionals and individuals who prefer relationship-driven services and products. “We are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Foundation Board Chairman, Jorge Mendía, M.D. “Corporate participation is imperative for our foundation to continue to grow. The Foundation offers potential corporate partners the vehicle to serve the community in the most efficient way possible. We hope many more businesses and organizations will take advantage of this opportunity.” For more information about U.S. Century Bank, go to www.uscentury.com. For more information about the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, go to www.keybiscaynefoundation.org |
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