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MAY 18 - 24, 2010
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Professional Bank hosts event to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
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BY LEE STEPHENS
n May 6, Professional Bank, a locally owned and managed bank in the South Miami / Coral Gables area, hosted “Wine & Wishes” to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The event featured wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will help to bring joy to children with life-threatening illnesses. In addition to the special financial needs of professionals based in South Florida, Professional Bank recognizes the needs of worthy social causes such as providing children with hope, strength and joy. The Bank presented the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a $1,000 check to assist with funding a wish for a hopeful child. Daniel R. Martinez, Senior VicePresident of Professional Bank, presented the check to Brenda Yester, Board Chair for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. A previous Make-A-Wish family presented a touching story of how the Foundation helped make a positive differ-
May Day fun at the Sunrise School On May 7, students at the Sunrise School celebrated May Day pictured (l-r) are early childhood students Eric Siaba, Michael Elkins, Angelique Aloma, Angela Siaba, and Samantha Elkins wearing their traditional May Day garlands.
Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Expo is Sat. May 22
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BY ASHLEY SUGARMAN
Daniel R. Martinez, Senior V-P of Professional Bank, is pictured presenting the $1000 donation to Brenda Yester of Make-A-Wish.
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s the 2010 hurricane season approaches, The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, will be hosting its Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Expo on Saturday, May 22, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. This freeto-the-public event will inform the general public about hurricane hazards and provide knowledge that can be used to take action before, during and after a storm, in addition to important safety measures that
Discussion on youth substance use May 27
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BY MARGARET SOTHAM outh Miami residents are invited to participate in a “Community Conversation on Youth Substance Use” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center, 5800 SW 66 Street. The evening features a free dinner and presentations by South Miami Hospital’s Addiction Treatment Center, South Miami Children’s Clinic, South Miami Police Department, the Non-Violence Project, the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition and the South Miami Weed & Seed, among others. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in a dialogue about how the community can work together to prevent youth substance use. Mayor Stoddard and Vice Mayor Valerie Newman will be in attendance, along with Commissioners Velma Palmer and Walter Harris. The event is sponsored by the South Miami DrugFree Coalition, the Non-Violence Project and the South Miami Weed & Seed. Seating is limited, so come early to take part and let your voice be heard.
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