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Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women

Tuesday, February 9 at 11 a.m.

Thirteen very special women will be honored by the American Red Cross of Greater Miami & The Keys at the Spectrum Awards for Women Luncheon. Each honoree has worked to improve their community and has lived up to the founding principles of the Red Cross. The honorees are Patricia Wallace (BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Philanthropy Award); Ana Moran Varela (Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award); Teresa Valdes-Fauli Weintraub (Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award); Regina Jollivette Frazier (Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables/Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay Community Service Award); Rachel Blechman (Bank of America Cultural Award); Maria E. Llerena (J. N. McArthur Foundation Education Award); Carmen Mendez Mackesy (Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra Entrepreneurial Award); Dr. Marilyn Volker (Baptist Health South Florida Healthcare Award); Rosy Cancela (The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation Volunteerism Award); Cindy Kendall and Michelle Maas (Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award); and Andrea Esther Bennett and Brittany Campbell (Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award). Honorary chair of the event is Swanee DiMare.

Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-728-2512 (Kenia Tedesco)

Joshua's Heart Backpack Project

Wednesday, February 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join friends of Joshua's Heart Foundation to network and learn about the Back Pack Program, designed to meet the needs of hungry children right here in the United States. Children who are on free or reduced cost lunch programs at school often go hungry when these resources are not available. Children receive back packs filled with nonperishable, nutritious and easily consumed food that they can take home on weekends and vacations. Hear how you can help while mingling after work and enjoying half-price cocktails. Your $10 donation helps the cause!

Novecento Brickell
1414 Brickell Avenue, Downtown Miami
305-788-8295 (Andrea Monica Evangelista)

	Venus Williams Hosts Launch Party
	The launch party for Tide's new sports detergent, Tide plus Febreze Freshness Sport, had a huge celebrity turnout. Celebrities and athletes played basketball, mini-golf, tennis and other games in the sun at the W South Beach. Celebrity attendees included: Jamie Foxx, Kellan Lutz, Venus and Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union, Dave Annable, Kelly Rowland, Pete Wentz, Solange Knowles, Katie Cassidy, and Terrell Owens and many more.

Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic

Thursday, February 11 at 9 a.m.

Golf with a celebrity at the Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit the Florida Marlins Community Foundation. Begin with a continental breakfast as you register and get reach to play. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m. Boxed lunch, hole contests, prizes, cocktail reception with live and silent auctions, raffles, buffet dinner and awards ceremony included for a fun-filled day! Annual golf tournament including a continental breakfast, boxed lunch and buffet dinner. Email Kelly Schnackenberg for more information.

Parkland Golf & Country Club
10001 Old Club Road, Parkland
305-626-7352 (Kelly Schnackenberg)

Dress for Success Benefit Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m. Join Amaris Jones and friends and supporters of Dress for Success Miami to celebrate La Perla's Spring 2010 Collection from La Perla. Take advantage of your 20% discount with a portion of the proceeds going to the local Dress for Success chapter. RSVP by email. La Perla at Village of Merrick Park 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables 305-448-8805

A Royal Affair - 6th Annual Gala

Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m.

Celebrate Purim and Women of Honor at this Royal evening hosted by the Simcha Chapter of Hadassah. Nancy Falchuk (pictured), National President of Hadassah, will be honored as Simcha's Woman of Valor 2010. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be South Florida broadcaster Kelly Craig. Cocktail reception featuring complimentary wines by Herzog Winery begins at 6 p.m., followed by a three-course dinner (Glatt Kosher upon request) and cash bar. There will also be a Purim Boutique. Couvert is $100 and $125 for Patrons (which includes program recognition). Complimentary valet parking. Proceeds benefit Teaching, Healing and Research. Cocktail attire; mask or costume optional. Email to RSVP and purchase tickets.

Eden Rock Hotel & Resort
4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-792-9193 (Fanny Korn)

	Valentine's Day Events and Gift Guide
	Valentine's Day is here and it's time to plan a romantic night out or buy your sweetheart that perfect gift. Well, SocialMiami has done the work for you with our annual Valentine's Day Events & Gift Guide.

6th Annual Marlins Awards Dinner Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. Join Marlins players, coaches, broadcasters and a group of community leaders for the Annual Marlins Awards Dinner presented by Fox Sports Florida. Enjoy cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing, and awards presentations, including special community awards and recognizing players for their individual performances. Tickets are $250 and benefit the Marlins Community Foundation's Cornerstones for Kids programs - building a brighter future through education, the arts and baseball. Email for more information. InterContinental Hotel Miami 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami 305-626-7352 (Kelly Schnackenberg)

36th Annual Love and Hope Ball

Saturday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The 36th Annual Love and Hope Ball will honor America, and apropos of its theme, the Ball will play host to a war hero, Tre F. Porfirio, paying homage to the Diabetes Research Institute for helping to save him from a life of brittle diabetes. Also in attendance will be the leaders of his medical team, the DRI’s Camillo Ricordi, MD, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Craig D. Shriver, MD FACS, COL MC, who both collaborated on Tre’s unprecedented surgery. Additionally, Love and Hope International Chairmen Linda and Barry Gibb are expected to make an important announcement. Special recognition will be given to: Grand Humanitarians Roberta and Dr. Harvey Chaplin; Honorary Chairmen Jill and Cliff Viner; Love Honorees Marion and Dr. Donald Golden; Hope Honorees Lenore Toby and Dr. Bernard Simmons; Preview Party Hostess Isabel May; Cocktail Reception Hosts Sandy and Senator Paul Steinberg; Shining Star Francine Lowe; Gold Star Shirley Harris; Silver Star Florence Frank; and Platinum Stars Suzanne and Donald Bezahler. Thanks to Love and Hope Life Chairman Emeritus Sonja Zuckerman and Executive Chairman Sandra Levy, and their committee, this extraordinary black-tie gala will feature a grand cocktail reception, spectacular décor, a sumptuous dinner, dancing, and live entertainment, Tickets are $500.

Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood
1-800-321-3437

Vivace Benefit

Saturday, February 13 at 7 p.m.

New World Symphony will host its first Vivace Benefit, a pre-Valentine's Day gala featuring a performance and red-carpet soirée celebrating the glamour and romance of old Hollywood. Academy Award-winning director David Frankel will serve as master of ceremonies, and suggested attire for the evening is "Silver Screen Glamour." At the Gusman the NWS Fellows will perform "Great Loves of the Silver Screen," a full orchestral concert featuring projected excerpts from classic films. Immediately following the performance, you'll stroll across the street to the DuPont Building where you will be joined by NWS Fellows for cocktails, an exquisite dinner, an amazing silent auction and dancing with your Valentine. Individual tickets for the Vivace benefit, which include the concert and the post-performance soirée, are $750 with special packages available from $5,000 to $50,000. For those wishing to make bid on auction items before the event, place your bids online through February 10.

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
305-428-6733 (Rebecca Mandelman)

	SOCIAL Manny
	It was a SUPER week in Miami and Manny was smack dab in the middle of all the action. He snapped football stars, country singers, pop up events and rap stars. Nas, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef, Jimmy Fallon, Emeril Lagasse, Audrina Patridge, Jerome Bettis and many more are in this latest edition of Social Manny by Manny Hernandez. Pictured: Mary J. Blige and Pharrell

2010 "Be A Voice - Feel the Magic" Gala

Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Join friends and supporters of the Voices for Children Foundation for a landmark event in Miami’s fundraising scene. This magical evening will feature performers from Cirque Du Soleil, a cocktail reception and extraordinary silent auction at 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at 9 p.m. Voices For Children was named the 2009 Best Charity in Miami by The Miami New Times. Its mission is to raise funds to ensure that every abused, abondoned and neglected child in Miami-Dade County has a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem to represent their best interests and to provide financial assistance and other resources to meet their needs. Tickets begin at $500. Call or email Iris Ardon for information or to purchase tickets.

The Mandarin Oriental, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive, Downtown Miami
305-324-5678, Ext. 18 (Iris Ardon)

More to Love: Valentine's Day Dining

Sunday, February 14

This Valentine’s Day, ditch the roses and stale box of chocolates and find real romance at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Treat yourself to an unforgettable dinner at one of Fontainebleau’s renowned restaurants with special Valentine’s Day offerings from Gotham Steak, Scarpetta, Hakkasan, Blade and Vida. Enjoy three deliciously sinful Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails to be served at Bleau Bar, the resort’s famed lobby bar and popular rendezvous spot for pre-party gatherings or after-dinner drinks. Gift cards available and valet parking is $10 with validation. Visit the website for additional information.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-538-2000

17th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Sunday, February 14 at 11 a.m.

Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s are a few of the greatest American love stories ever told. New World School of the Arts brings these classic romances together with a celebration of Valentine’s Day for its annual fashion show luncheon. The spirit of love will be captured through music, dance and fashion with special presentations in honor of the day. The show is directed by Cynthia DuFault and highlights fun-loving fashion. Underwritten in part by Myrna Palley and Beatrice Simon, the event benefits the dance division of NWSA. Tickets are $75 and tables of 10 are available for $500.

Miami Airport Hilton
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami
305-237-3341

Miss Miami Beach and Miss Teen Miami Beach

Deadline is March 1

You could be the next Miss Miami Beach! Contestants are being selected to participate in the Miss Miami Beach and Miss Teen Miami Beach pagents to be held on April 18 at the Colony Theater. The pageant program offers great exposure for young women to advance their careers and personal goals, especially those wishing to enter broadcasting, modeling, film and community service. Judging will be in three equal categories - personal interview, swimsuit and evening gown. Prize package and opportunity to vie for Miss Florida titles to winners. Email for more information.

Send entry form to
Miami Beach Pageants LLC
1620 Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
786-314-8933

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