Two-Part Series on the Role of a NonProfit's Board of Directors
Tuesday, June 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Barry University's Institute for Community and Economic Developments is hosting a free two-part series discussing roles, legal concerns and relationships of a nonprofit organization's board of directors. Management professor, Dr. Anne Fielder, an expert on human resources management, organizational behavior and managerial communications, will address questions concerning nonprofit organizations and their boards at seminars on June 30 and July 15. Join Dr. Fielder to learn: What are the roles of the Board; What are the Roles of the Committees; How do you Select Board Members; How Diverse Should the Board Be; What are the Legal Concerns; How and When do you Compensate Board Members; and When Should You Consider Board Insurance. Phone or email to RSVP.
Barry University's Andreas School of Business Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Room AN-122 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores 305-899-3514 (Jack Kleban)
Fourth of July Family Fun Package
Fourth of July Weekend
Take the whole family for a 3-day getaway and enjoy the best Fourth of July celebration in Miami at the Biltmore Hotel! Throughout the weekend adults and kids alike will be treated to fun activities, including special performances, an outdoor movie, live animal show, games and a scavenger hunt. At the famous Biltmore pool, see performances by Rose Max and "Brazilian Bossa Bliss" and Classic American Rock with Ludwig and the Druids Acoustic Duo. Saturday night dance to Motown melodies by Ike Woods & Co in the Biltmore Grand Country Club Ballroom. The Family Fun Package starts at $199, which includes complimentary Biltmore Kids' amenities and activities. Kids eat for free and will love the nightly turndown with milk and cookies. For Mom and Dad there's a 20% savings at the Donald Ross Golf Course and the European Spa. Deluxe accommodations start from $169. Two-night minimum stay required, plus Tax & Resort Fee.
Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables 1-800-727-1926
Fourth of July Picnic
Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy the Fourth at an old-fashioned picnic on the grounds of The Barnacle, the 19th century pioneer home of Commodore Munroe. The house and grounds will be decorated in traditional July 4th bunting, and the staff and volunteers will be wearing period costumes. Take part in lawn games, kite-making, knot-tying demonstrations, and more! The public is invited to join in the fun and wear costumes. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the day’s celebration. Admission is $5 for 12-years and older and $2 for ages 6 to 12. Under six is free.
The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove 305-442-6866
4 ALS Awareness Day
Saturday, July 4 at 4:30 p.m.
The Marlins are hosting the 4th Annual ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease" Awareness Day during the Marlins/Pirates game.Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream, live music and an ice cream eating contest. In honor of Lou Gehrig's memory, Major League Baseball is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Gehrig's famous "Luckiest Man Alive" speech. The Marlins are offering a special online auction from June 1st to July 1st to benefit the ALS Recovery Fund and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Visit the website for more information.
Land Shark Stadium 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami 305-623-6497
Fireworks on the Beach!
Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular display of fireworks on Miami Beach. It's free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or lounge chair, sit back and enjoy! No coolers please. Free bus transportation from parking lots at Colloins and 72nd and 81st Streets will take you to Washington and 11th Street for an easy walk to the beach.
8th Street and Ocean Drive Miami Beach 305-673-7400
GUESS Summer Collection
GUESS, the lifestyle brand famous for its trendsetting styles and unforgettable campaigns, and Vogue Magazine celebrated the first anniversary of the GUESS store on Lincoln Road with a private cocktail reception. Local trendsetters and enjoyed the season’s sexiest fashion styles as they mingled with the evening’s hostesses Diana Pavlov, Jennifer Halegua, and Erin Newberg who showed off trends from the GUESS Summer Collection.
Talula's New Tapas Menu
Available Now
Chefs Andrea and Kyle have created an exciting Tapas Menu for diners with a cost conscious appetite. Beginning at $5, sample the new dishes like Slow Roasted Pork Open Faced Sandwich with Guava Barbeque, Chicken Wings with Red Rooster Sauce & Cucumber-Celery-Blue Cheese Slaw, or Summer Salad of Avocado, Tomato & Fresh Heart of Palm with Cracked Black Pepper & Citrus Salt. More daily specials and exceptional wine values are also available with wine selections under $30 each and every night. If that's not enough to lure you to Talula, enjoy onstreet and nearby lot parking and avoid expensive valet parking! Lots of reasons to anticipate a truly fabulous and unique dining experience at Talula.
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