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10 Hop on the Bus – “Aventura Express” App Makes Transportation Easier For Residents

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10 Israeli American Council (IAC) Names New Florida Regional Director 12 It’s Easy Being Green - The City of Aventura Named a “Tree City USA” for 19th Year 12 Libraries Have More Than Books – Escape into your Local Branch This Summer

feature story 14 Soltanik Dental Keeps Patients Smiling

school news 16 MAR-JCC Girls Are “TuTu” Cute as They Bring Home Top Dance Awards 16 Paintings and Collages and Science Fair Projects…Oh My!

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10th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Benefits Two Local Charities

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Always A Step Ahead – Lauren’s Kids’ 7th Annual “Walk in My Shoes” Kept Everyone on Their Toes

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18 There’s A New Sheriff in Town - Fulford Elementary Students Visit the NMB Police Department 18 Miami Dolphins and SunTrust Show Norland Students How to Win Off the Field

18 Ask the Expert 20 Get the 411 on Vein Disease

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photo of the month 21 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

Chamber News 19 Become a Member of The Aventura Marketing Council/World-Class Chamber of Commerce

seen on scene 22, 24 Community Snapshots

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Bedtime Storytime – Little ones can wear their favorite pajamas and bring their teddy bear for fun bedtime stories, songs and more. 6:30pm-7:15pm at the Sunny Isles Branch Library – 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach. For more information, please call 305-6820726. *Also on June 8th.

Teen Book and Film Club – Read the book ahead of time and gather for a film screening and discussion. Visit the information desk in order to request a copy of the book. 5:00-7:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura.

For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

4th Family Storytime – The entire family is welcome to attend a morning filled with stories, songs and activities. 11:0011:45am at the Sunny Isles Branch Library – 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach. For more information, please call 305-682-0726.

Super Smash Bros. Summer Bash – Forget the arcade - come to the library and play! Bring your own game cube controller or use one of theirs. 1:00pm 2:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

Chess Club – Meet in the teen area and sharpen your chess skills by playing with other fans of this classic game. Best for ages 8 and up. 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

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The 7th Baila Flamenco Festival – More than 60 performers ranging from ages 4 and up, with special performances by Baila Flamenco dance instructors and some of the finest local flamenco musicians, will present “Through the Alleys,” a poignant performance about the trials and tribulations of falling in love for the first time. Showtime is promptly at noon at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura. Tickets are $38 and $45, with $5 lap seats available at the box office for children 12 months and under. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-311-7469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

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Library tablets provided on a first come, first served basis. In English and Spanish. 6:00-7:00pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

6th Baby and Me Group – Free tenweek session providing parents an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants while learning about infant development.

For parents and their children that are 0-6 months. 10:30am-12:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura.

Registration required. Call 305-2438425 or e-mail familiesfirst@miami.edu for information and registration.

Senior Health Talks – A medical doctor and a guest speaker will discuss different health topics important to seniors and adults.

Please contact the local branch for more information about each month’s health topic. Upcoming Topic: Nutrition – 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

Preschool Storytime – Sit and listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy activities for preschoolers.

4:00 - 4:30pm at the Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information, please call 305-931-5512.

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9th The Young Musicians Concert – An initiative of the Maestro Aldermaro Romero Foundation, which gives young musicians the chance to perform for the public, the evening will spotlight music students on piano, violin, and guitar, as well as choir students, from the Vladimir Issaev’s Music School Project in North Miami Beach. The audience will enjoy a classical and popular repertoire by the elite ensemble. Showtime is at 7:30pm at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura. Individual tickets are $20 and the concert is not recommended for children under 5 years old. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-311-7469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

19th Dream and Dance – The annual student showcase presented by The Kirova Ballet Academy features students, from beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, who will perform original pieces choreographed by faculty members, from jazz to hiphop, from modern dance to classical,

that have captivated audiences for centuries. Showtimes are 12:30pm and 4:30pm at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura. Tickets are $30. Free lap seats available at the box office for children 12 months and under. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-311-7469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

25th Grown-Up Movie Night – The City of Aventura Movie Night series continues, but this time for an evening out for adults. Tonight’s feature presentation is the Academy Award-winning film “The Revenant”. Showtime is 8:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura. Doors open at 7:30pm.

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10th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Benefits Two Local Charities community news

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t’s not often that two separate events come together to benefit two Florida-based non-profit organizations during a weekend celebration. The 10th Annual Reid & Fiorentino Call of Game Dinner and Celebrity Golf Classic recently kicked off this year’s fundraiser with the Acordis Celebrity Golf Classic at the renowned Turnberry Isle Miami and concluded with a star-studded dinner at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The annual event, hosted by Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino, the region’s leading sports media personalities and longtime Fox Sports Sun HEAT TV Broadcasters, benefits Lauren’s Kids and Dade Schools Athletic Foundation. Among the highlights was the award presentation to Miami HEAT legend Pat Riley from the also legendary head coach Don Shula.

More than 50 foursomes met on the championship course for a day of golf supporting the two great causes. Before hitting the links, participants were greeted

by Miami HEAT dancers, treated to gifts from Under Armour and served delicious food and drinks. Each team was paired with a celebrity team captain and had the opportunity to compete for a series of prizes which were to be awarded at the post-golf reception. Players had a number of on-course challenges and were also invited to participate in various sidebar contests, including a HoleIn-One Shootout for a chance to win a new vehicle courtesy of Palmetto 57 Nissan and Volkswagen.

Among the Golf Classic celebrity participants were Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice, Nat Moore, Dick Anderson, Kim Bokamper, Gino Torretta and Jason Jackson.

The Reid & Fiorentino festivities wrapped with the Acordis Call of Game Dinner where local TV and radio personality, Johanna Gomez, emceed and honored those that make a difference in the community by working behind the scenes. This year’s celebrated honorees included Miami HEAT’s own Pat Riley, renowned sportscaster Dick Stockton, the NFL’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent, and Matthew Sandusky. In addition to the celebrity-filled dinner, the evening included a silent and live auction featuring sports memorabilia, luxury vacation packages and one-of-a-kind experiences.

Sponsors for the Acordis Call of the Game Dinner & Celebrity Golf Classic include Ron L. Book, PA, Doctors Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, American Airlines, Fox Sports Sun, Bloomingdale’s, Dade Media and Metro Signs.

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Always A Step Ahead – Lauren’s Kids’ 7th Annual “Walk in My Shoes” Kept Everyone on Their Toes

By Beverly Perkins

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housands of Floridians came out to attend the seventh annual “Walk in My Shoes” 1,500 mile journey across the state of Florida. This year the 24 day Hope & Healing Tour, for the first time, started in Panama City, Florida and concluded in South Florida with a “Buddy Bash” block party-style community education and safety fair at the Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School.

The festivities featured personal safety educational activities, free food, live music, kid-friendly interactive activities and more in hopes to continue accomplishing

Lauren’s Kids’ mission to prevent and end childhood sexual abuse through awareness and education, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support.

Each day Lauren and her team engaged in daily and weekly survivor-based service and community education projects, followed by daily afternoon 4.2 mile awareness walks to honor the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. today. Since its inception more than 7,500 miles have been logged and

tens of thousands of walkers have joined Lauren on her journey.

“Walk in My Shoes” was created by Lauren Book, Founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids. The Aventura based 501(c) (3) organization educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through awareness campaigns such as the annual walk, in addition to in-school curricula and speaking engagements around the country and the world.

The foundation has been a crucial component in advocating the passage of nearly two dozen laws to support survivors and protect children from predators, with the ultimate goal of preventing sexual abuse.

For the past seven years, “Walk in My Shoes” has given a voice to an experience shared by 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys in the United States. The walk empowers survivors, educates communities and advocates for legislative change. Education and awareness can prevent child sexual abuse by 95%.

This year’s anniversary also launched Lauren’s Kids’ Guide to Hope & Healing: a free, first-of-its-kind resource for families who are dealing with the aftermath of a child’s disclosure of sexual abuse. This educational and informative book follows Lauren’s memoir, OK to Tell and her children’s book Lauren’s Kingdom.

To find out more about Lauren’s Kids, to join the movement, purchase books and/or to donate please visit laurenskids.org or call 786-288-5045.

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Hop on the Bus – “Aventura Express” App Makes Transportation Easier For Residents

By Beverly Perkins

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he City of Aventura recently launched 6:30pm yellow route.

“Aventura Express”. The new, userSaturday: 8:45am-9:30pm all routes friendly, mobile and browser app The only time the shuttle does not run is free. It was designed to help Aventura is on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Express Shuttle Bus passengers locate Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. buses in real-time as well as get approxiAll buses are ADA accessible and have mate arrival times to stops along every route. the benefits of easy transfers, expanded The Aventura Express shuttle bus service hours, hourly schedules and air-conditioned connects to both Miami-Dade and Broward comfort.

Transit services. The shuttle serves the To download the app, search for Aventura community within its boundaries to “Aventura Express” on the Apple App Store or major points of interest such as the Aventura Google Play Store and start tracking on any Mall, Aventura Community Recreation mobile device. Regular data charges from Center, The Aventura Arts & Cultural center, your service provider may apply. The app the North East Branch of Miami-Dade can also be viewed from any device using a Library plus so much more. web browser by visiting cityofaventura.com.

The free service, open to the public, The City of Aventura’s Community serves passengers with five routes connectServices Department manages the Aventura ing them to great shopping and easier trans- Express Shuttle Buses, and is dedicated to fers to any Miami-Dade or Broward County providing Aventura residents with quality Transit route. Hourly schedules which reduce service, parks, facilities, events, programs, wait time are available at the Aventura Mall. camps and activities.

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The Israeli American Council (IAC) announced that it has promoted Aventura resident, Nir Lerman, to Florida Regional Director for the organization. Lerman previously held the title of program director.

The IAC has been bringing the flavor of Israeli life to the Sunshine State since 2013. The Florida Council offers cultural and networking programs to help build a united Israeli-American community which strengthens the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel and the American Jewish community.

IAC Florida serves the Israeli-American residents in Florida through innovative programs for all age groups. Among the goals are strengthening the Jewish and Israeli identity of the next generation, engaging in outreach to the Israeli-American community and reinforcing support for Israel.

The IAC recently had their “Celebrate Israel Festival” last month in Pembroke Pines. The festival’s theme, Israel: A Mosaic of Cultures, gave visitors the opportunity to explore various Jewish and Israeli ethnicities around the world and within Israel through food, art, music and hands-on projects. Hence, providing the cultural programs the IAC promises to deliver to the South Florida area.

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“We are proud to promote Nir to regional director, and to use his talents to broaden our reach, strengthen the IAC Florida and increase its impact on the community,” said Rani Ben-David, chair of Florida IAC. “I am honored to take on a leadership role with IAC Florida, and promote the many initiatives we have to build a bridge between Israeli Jews and American Jews,” said Lerman. “This is a critical time in our history, and I am happy to play an important role here in Florida.”

Lerman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Management, from The College of Management in Israel where he specialized in Business and Marketing.

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It’s Easy Being Green - The City of Aventura Named a “Tree City USA” for 19th Year

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he National Arbor Day Foundation recently named the City of Aventura a Tree City USA for the 19th consecutive year. Since 1976, more than 3,400 communities across the country have committed themselves to becoming a Tree City USA. The nationwide program allows the opportunity to celebrate the importance of an urban tree canopy, to improve care of the vital city trees and provides the framework necessary to do so.

In order to achieve Tree City USA status, four core standards must be met: ▸▸ A Tree Board or Department- A person must be legally responsible for the care of all trees on city-or town-owned property. Involving local residents and business owners creates awareness of what trees can do for the community while also providing and encouraging better tree care. ▸▸ A Tree Care Ordinance – A basic tree care ordinance forms the foundation of a city’s tree care program. It enables policies to be set in place with the force of law to back it up if not followed. It also provides clear instructions for planting, maintaining and removing trees from streets, parks and other public spaces. ▸▸ A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least $2 Per Capita – The valuable public assets require the necessary investment to stay healthy and sustainable. The city trees in turn provide clean air, clean water, shade and beauty. ▸▸ An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation- An annual Arbor Day ceremony completes the requirements to become a Tree City USA. Citizens are able to gather with community officials and celebrate the work accomplished and

become better educated about the program. In addition, the event exposes the younger generation to environmental quality and a green world.

This year the City of Aventura celebrated their renewed status at the annual Earth Day & Arbor Day Ceremony. The festivities took place at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center where the kindergarten students from Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) performed dance and music and showcased art dedicated to the day.

City officials also came out to show their Go Green spirit, as they planted trees.

In addition, the City also recognized local businesses and residential communities with the 2016 Aventura GO Green Recognition Award. Those honored developed and implemented innovative programs to reduce energy consumption while encouraging sustainability.

The City of Aventura’s Community Services Department conducts the annual event and is dedicated to providing Aventura residents with quality service, parks, facilities, events, programs, camps and activities. For more information, contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.

Libraries Have More Than Books – Escape into your Local Branch This Summer

By Beverly Perkins

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he Miami-Dade Public Library System invites the entire family to read this summer. There are no mandatory reading requirements, no book reports and no testing. The goal is to read for fun. Beginning June 11th – August 6th, everyone can participate in the summer reading programs offered at all MiamiDade libraries.

Although each branch offers different activities and special events, children, teens and adults are all encouraged to enjoy some cool and quiet time at their local library. Anyone who reads or listens to a book or attends a library event for one hour qualifies to be entered to win prizes.

From family story times, baby and me groups to chess club, video games and film clubs, the libraries aim to have activities for all ages. For example, the Northeast Dade-Aventura and Sunny Isles branches invite little ones to come in their pajamas for a bedtime story with their teddy bears, while teens can participate in the Super Smash Brothers Summer Bash. Children ages 8 and up can learn to play chess or sharpen their skills by playing with others who enjoy the classic game. Seniors also have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers on various health topics. See the calendar on page 6 for just some dates and times of the mentioned activities.

In addition to the series of events and programs, eighteen Miami-Dade branches will be hosting a free lunch program for kids 18 and under from June 13th to August 12th. The free lunches are made possible through the Healthy Body Healthy Mind™ program provided by the Sisters for Abundant Living as part of the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Summer BreakSpot program.

The hot lunches meet the nutritional USDA guidelines and will be served on a first come, first served basis and no registration is required. The free lunches will be served Mondays through Fridays at 12:30pm at the following libraries: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

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For more information on summer events and other exciting services at the MiamiDade Public Library System, please visit the library website at www.mdpls.org.

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Soltanik Dental Keeps Patients Smiling feature story

By Beverly Perkins

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ith over 30 years of combined experience and knowledge, Soltanik Dental strives to provide the highest quality private dental care in their established family practice. Their skills along with the latest state-of-the-art technology allow them to provide expert care which is accessible for the entire family. For a decade they have been offering a wide range of general dental care and cosmetic dental treatments to suit all individual requirements and budgets.

Soltanik Dental firmly believes that dentistry should be a positive experience. Therefore, the environment is relaxed, friendly and fun. In addition, their entire staff is multilingual, pleasant and approachable, always making sure everyone is smiling and stress free as possible.

office environment and provide our patients with the latest technologies and materials to offer them the most esthetic results.

What makes your staff unique? Our staff is multilingual and very friendly, and they treat patients as if they were family.

What can patients expect when they visit your office?

When they visit our office they can expect to be warmly greeted by one of our front desk staff.

If they are new patients they can expect their examination with a dentist to take approximately 30 minutes, which would provide the necessary time for one of our highly professional and experienced dentists to give them a thorough dental check-up.

What services does your practice offer? Our practice offers a wide

Dr. Valeria Soltanik, Dentist and Owner of the practice, took the time to answer some frequently asked questions of her practice.

What is your background? Where did you do your training? I am originally from

Argentina and came to Miami after living for almost a decade in Brazil. I speak fluent English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. All my training was done here in Florida. After graduating as Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Barry University, I pursued my dental degree at Nova Southeastern University.

Describe your office environment/equipment/technology. We maintain a friendly

insurance plans that are PPOs.

What are the ages of your patients? Our

patients are as young as 2 and as old as over 100.

What differentiates you from the competition? We

What do you offer that is new in the field? Our office now offers CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics), a method of CAD/ CAM (computer-aided design and com-

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Do you accept insurance? We accept most

gamut of general and cosmetic dentistry, such as fillings, complete and partial dentures fabrication and repair, same day crowns, bridges, veneers and onlays, orthodontics, implant restoration, root canals, extractions and whitening.

understand that there is a certain amount of apprehension when coming to a dental appointment, and by providing comprehensive state-of-the-art treatment in a family and friendly-oriented environment we set ourselves apart from competitors that may not understand patients’ feelings.

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puter-aided manufacturing) dentistry developed at Zurich University which has been successfully used for more than 25 years. CEREC allows us to provide our patients with highly aesthetic, tooth-colored porcelain crowns, bridges and veneers created and placed during a single dental appointment. No impressions or temporaries are needed and the materials are metal free and biocompatible.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you or your practice? In

order to assist our patients with financing, we accept CareCredit and LendingClub. These third-party financing companies provide our patients with interest-free payments for a certain amount of time.

Soltanik Dental is located at 2999 NE 191st Street, Suite #350, Aventura. For more information contact 305-466-2334, visit their website at www.soltanikdental. com or email valedmd@hotmail.com.

MAR-JCC Girls Are “TuTu” Cute as They Bring Home Top Dance Awards

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By Beverly Perkins

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he Michael-Ann Russell (MAR) JCC Bamachol Dance Jazz Team recently performed at the Kids Artistic Revue (KAR) National Dance Competition which was held at Broward Community College Theater. The talented team won Elite Top First in their category of Jazz ages 9-11, along with a Judges Choice award for “Fabulous Formations” and were selected as “All Star Dancers” with an invitation to attend an upcoming dance convention in New York City.

This energetic bunch executed a brilliant performance as they proudly represented the Bamachol Dance Program and the MAR-JCC. Bamachol is the Hebrew word which means “in the dance”. The MAR-JCC is honored to bring the Israeli concept of “dance academy” to its Aventura students. The Israeli Dance program happens to be one of the most popular in the South Florida community.

The Bamachol Dance Program enables children to grow physically, socially, artistically, and creatively.

The program promotes skill development, friendship, mutual respect, and Jewish Culture under the supervision of a highly qualified and talented staff.

Classes begin at grade PK4 all the way up to high school, college and even adult programs. Each age group and class level allows each child to advance at their own pace based on their interest and talent. The older groups from grade 5 through college

participate in performances and dance festivals in many parts of the U.S. and abroad such as Orlando, New York, Vancouver, Mexico, Panama, Sao Paulo and Israel.

“Our Michael-Ann Russell’s Jazz Team achievements certainly make us very proud! All dancers put maximum efforts and commitment to our Bamachol Dance Program and having them receive the Elite Top First Place in their category is just a great recognition”, says Roger D. Weiger, Bamachol Dance Program Director. “We are also very proud of our dance coach, Joanne “Poki” Niego, for receiving a special Jury Award for ‘Fantastic Formations’ and for instilling in our dancers a passion for dance!”

For more information on the Bamachol Dance Program, please contact Roger Weiger at 305-932-4200 ext. 152 or visit www. marjcc.org.

Paintings and Collages and Science Fair Projects…Oh My!

By Beverly Perkins

Hundreds of parents and students, from the ECE to eighth grade, attended the Jacobson Sinai Academy (JSA) 2016 Art & Science Fair this spring. The entire exhibit was the creation of the talented JSA students. From the artwork to this year’s logo, each and every piece was designed and showcased by the students.

The turn-out was bigger and better than expected, as many were there to support the arts and to show appreciation of the young artists’ work.

Art is an integral part of the JSA curriculum, providing students with valuable fine art and graphic design experience during classroom interaction. The exhibition reflected the lessons that students completed in the art classroom throughout the year. With guidance from art instructors Mora Tina Ohayon and Mrs. Sandra Resler, students used the knowledge they gained on the elements and principles of design, art history and art appreciation to create state-of-the-art pieces.

Most of the artwork were inspirations from various Master Artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Georgia O’Keeffe, Piet Mondrian, Joan Miro and more. Sculptures made of recyclable items, 3D-paper structures, Large Sierpinski Pyramid, acrylic and watercolor paintings, clay reliefs, oil pastels, colored pencils, charcoal drawings and illustrations, paper-mâché, collages, Keith Haring t-shirts, caricatures and loom weavings all lined the walls to form an eclectic display of talent and creativity.

In addition to the artistic creations, science projects were also on display. The Art & Science Fair highlighted the winners of JSA’s Annual Science Fair, who were awarded their prizes earlier in the month. The winners of the Science Fair projects were available to explain their experiments and walk the audience through the steps of the scientific process. The science portion of the display also included the winning animal masks from the Fairchild Botanical Garden Challenge interschools contest. A fine display of prototypes of prosthetic hands was also showcased to model principles of design and engineering.

“It gave me Goosebumps when I entered the social hall because I was immediately stunned by, not just quantity but, the quality of work our talented students produced”, says JSA Art Teacher, Sandra Resler. “It’s unbelievable to think that that was just a sample of everything they created and learned throughout the school year. I’m incredibly proud of each and every one of them!”

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There’s A New Sheriff in Town - Fulford Elementary Students Visit the NMB Police Department school news

By Beverly Perkins

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ulford Elementary School students had the opportunity to visit the City of North Miami Beach Police Department as part of the Kids and The Power of Work (KAPOW) program. KAPOW is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships which introduce and expose students to career awareness through professionally designed lessons taught by volunteers in the classroom and on work sites.

The program began 24 years ago and today 60 elementary schools, 423 teachers and administrators and more than 400 volunteers from 90 South Florida businesses participate serving 6,000+ students. Sixty percent of which are minorities who qualify for free or reduced lunch. This type of learning is crucial for the youth of today to be successful in life. Throughout the year students are taught work place ethics, career choices, team building, leadership skills and communication.

The curriculum presented consists of eight lessons, each of which feature a work-related concept. The lessons are age appropriate, interactive and of course,

educational. Making children aware of work in the real world can be structured into every aspect of a student’s life without them even realizing it. Suggestions are also made in each lesson connecting career themes to other subject areas which allow teachers to reinforce them in a cross curriculum.

Fulford Elementary has partnered with KAPOW for the past 6 years. There are so many opportunities that students get to become exposed to, and this time the second grade Hawks got to see how the City’s police department operates. The students were able to get inside the official vehicles, watch K9 training and ask plenty of questions. They also got to see how equipment works and be educated on what it takes to be an officer. There’s nothing more beneficial than giving children the opportunity to learn in a real hands-on environment. However, along with learning there still is fun.

John Casbarro, President of Learning for Success, Inc. which manages KAPOW in South Florida states, “Young people need to understand that there is a reason for studying beyond doing so for the sake of learning. The KAPOW program addresses this need by helping young people understand early in life that reading, writing, and math are vital to success, in school, work, and life.”

KAPOW is always looking for business or individual volunteers, as well as schools interested in participating in the program. For information, visit www.kapowlfs.org; send an email to john.casbarro@gmail.com or call 954-680-3916.

Miami Dolphins and SunTrust Show Norland Students How to Win Off the Field

By Beverly Perkins

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iami Dolphins Safety Michael Thomas teamed up with SunTrust Bank’s South Florida President & CEO Margaret Callihan to teach 11th and 12th grade students at Norland Senior High School about the importance of good financial decisions.

This program was part of Financial Literacy Month which aims to teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. Learning the proper financial skills and practices early, such as high school, can lead to stability and confidence and reduce overall financial stresses.

SunTrust, a purpose-driven company is committed to Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being for their clients and communities. They recognize that financial stress is a national epidemic and they work with many community partners to educate communities on how to become financially well.

Photo Credit: Miami Dolphins

Earlier this year, SunTrust launched a conversation, a movement to advance financial confidence across America. The program appropriately named onUp, Onward and Upward, is a a national catalyst to inspire millions to take a step forward and move from financial stress to financial confidence.

The financial institution’s commitment to financial education has been a key component during their 100 year history. With community partners like the Miami Dolphins, they can extend financial education programs even further into the community. Last year, SunTrust teammates volunteered more than 400 hours with

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organizations that directly or indirectly touch students in the Miami-Dade County School District.

“Teaching financial literacy to students and sharing the resources available at onUp.com begins an important conversation about making smart financial choices,” said Margaret Callihan, Chairman, President and CEO of SunTrust South Florida. “Through our partnership with the Miami Dolphins, we help students at Miami Norland High School understand how to avoid financial pitfalls and achieve a financially fit life.”

Callihan and Thomas, along with Miami Norland High School Principal Reginald E. Lee, lead the students through three topical discussions: setting financial goals, renting vs. buying and the pros and cons of homeownership. The one-hour exercise concluded with a game to challenge the students and a raffle for a Michael Thomas autographed Miami Dolphins helmet.

“Having Michael Thomas and SunTrust visit today really made an impact on the students and the way they learn and view finance,” Miami Norland High School Principal Reginald E. Lee said. “The Dolphins and SunTrust have and continue to be great community partners in our school, and we’re always delighted to have them around the students shaping their future.”

In celebration of Financial Literacy initiatives, SunTrust recently launched a national movement to move people from financial stress to financial confidence. Please visit www.onUp.com to take a financial quiz and learn more.

Become a Member of The Aventura Marketing Council/World-Class Chamber of Commerce

By Beverly Perkins

▸▸ Monthly Breakfast Meeting - Over 150 members and local elected officials from throughout South Florida attend to enjoy great networking, a wonderful breakfast, and a top-caliber speaker. ▸▸ Chairman’s Roundtable Luncheons - Senior decision-makers from over 120 companies gather to discuss important topics. *Must have a Chairman’s Roundtable level of membership. ▸▸ Monthly SpeedBiz Meeting – Noted as the best one-on-one networking in town. ▸▸ Monthly Evening Networking Receptions – A great opportunity for meeting and greeting friends and prospective clients. ▸▸ Monthly Aventura Young Professionals Luncheon – The Chamber’s young 45-and-under entrepreneur’s opportunity to meet each month. *$15 per person ▸▸ Monthly BNC (Brainstorm Network Connect) w/ AMC – Meet with AMC staff to help promote your business.

▸▸ Monthly Education Committee - Work with AMC’s nine Dade Partner schools. ▸▸ Bi-monthly Business Development Meeting – The Chamber invites speakers to talk about relevant topics. ▸▸ Bi-monthly Technology Meeting - Technology advice is provided. ▸▸ Quarterly Hispanic Affairs Committee Events – Multiple opportunities are provided to expand networking with Latin businesses. ▸▸ Quarterly Real Estate Committee - Topics of interest are offered to realtors. ▸▸ Quarterly Law Committee Seminars - Continuing Legal Education credits in ethics are given for attorneys. *$35 per person ▸▸ Quarterly Professional Women’s Council Luncheon - Businesswomen have the opportunity to network with each other at area restaurants. *$35 per person

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he Aventura Marketing Council had a specific mission in mind over 2 decades ago – to build the community and create business. Fast- forward 28 years later, and this Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber serving the Aventura business community recognized by the City of Aventura. Approximately 400 member companies and organizations from throughout South Florida have the opportunity to attend four-six business to business networking meetings each month. Therefore, expanding their network, building relationships and growing their businesses.

As a member of the Aventura Marketing Council, the annual membership investment includes many meetings each month. Depending on the level of membership, one will also receive complimentary editorial space in the Aventura Newspaper (bi-weekly distribution of 10,000), as well as a listing in the AMC online business directory and social media pages.

Meetings Include (Most are free with membership unless stated otherwise):

To learn more about The Aventura Marketing Council / WorldClass Chamber of Commerce, please see what members are saying at vimeo.com/77446723 , youtube/MbWUY2smYbU and / or visit One Aventura Executive Center, 20900 NE 30th Avenue, Suite 410, Aventura, FL 33180 or call 305-932-5334. And/or view their website at www.aventuramarketingcouncil.com

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here are certain signs and symptoms that indicate a vein problem that is more than just cosmetic. The development of varicose veins is often the first sign of venous insufficiency, and this can progress to more serious consequences of chronic venous insufficiency including swelling, skin changes and ulceration. Many people do not know, however, that congestive heart failure and varicose veins are often mistaken for one another.

While vein symptoms often manifest themselves cosmetically, they can be and often are part of a greater circulatory problem.

Vein disease is a progressive disease, so symptoms will worsen if left untreated and will require more extensive treatment in the future. Left untreated, varicose veins will increase in size and number. Symptoms may worsen and can lead to leg swelling, chronic skin changes such as dermatitis and discoloration – and in severe cases, non-healing ulcerations.

These problems make it difficult to sit or stand for long periods of time, which in turn may affect a person’s activity level and quality of life. Varicose veins may also indicate a critical blockage in deeper veins, a condition called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, that can be life threatening. Consequently, proper medical evaluation and treatment of varicose veins is important.

Those most at risk for developing varicose veins and related issues are women. They are more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men, though men make up about 20 percent of our patients. Varicose veins may develop during pregnancy or as the result of hormonal changes during menopause.

Family history can put you at higher risk, and those suffering from obesity are more likely to have varicose veins. It is estimated that up to 40 percent of the world’s population suffers from varicose veins in various forms.

Dr. Soffer is recognized as one of the leading vein experts in the United States and trains physicians from around the world on advanced vein treatment techniques. Soffer Health has offices in Aventura, Pembroke Pines, Doral, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, North Miami, Deerfield Beach. For more information or to make an appointment call (305) 792-0555 or visit our website at www.sofferhealth.com.

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Snuggles is a three year old Chihuahua. Her favorite person is her human mommy, Marcia.

Her favorite toys are a squeaky piggy and froggy. She likes to play fetch, look for lizards and go on road trips. But, she dislikes being left alone and being left out of conversations.

Her favorite thing to do is snuggle and kiss all day long. She was last seen visiting her Aunt Joy and Uncle George on a road trip.

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Walk in My Shoes

Supporters of Lauren’s Kids gathered for their 7th annual journey across the state which concluded with a Backyard Buddy Bash at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School. For more details, please see the full story on page 8.

Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences Topping Off

The new luxury condominium in North Miami Beach celebrated another significant construction milestone – the topping off of its second and final tower. The development team, contractor, representatives from HSBC and BB&T banks as well as North Miami Beach city officials were on hand at the milestone moment.

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Israel’s Birthday Celebration

Many celebrated Israel’s 68th birthday at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC. The festivities showcased Israeli dancing, music and art, along with authentic foods and fun activities.

Olympia Gym & Fitness Center Anniversary Party

Members came out to celebrate the Aventura gym and fitness center’s 38th anniversary at Black & White Kitchen and Lounge.

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Law Day 2016

The anticipated day was celebrated at The North Dade Justice Center. U. S. Appellate Court Judge Adalberto Jordan was the keynote speaker and the room was filled with judges from throughout the county as well as elected officials, Bar Association leaders and students from the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Sr. High Law Academy.

Professional Women’s Council

The Adena Grill in the Village at Gulfstream Park hosted this month’s Aventura Marketing Council/World-Class Chamber of Commerce businesswoman luncheon. Memorial Cancer Center sponsored the event as Dr. Eugenio Bricio, Dr. Marcelo Blaya and Dr. Jessica Ketterer spoke briefly about Memorial’s healthcare initiatives.

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The 38th boat in the Anchors Away fleet designed for children with disabilities was launched as so many dignitaries were present. These included Miami-Dade School Supt. Alberto Carvalho and School Board members Dr. Tee Holloway, Dr. Martin Karp and Dr. Larry Feldman, Miami-Dade Comm. Sally Heyman and Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman. Alan T. Brown from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation presented a Quality of Life grant to the Aventura Marketing Council’s Anchors Away Foundation (AAF) and AAF Chairman Billy Joel announced the new Adopt-A-Boat program to provide repairs and maintenance for these boats and equipment used for over 2,500 sailings annually.

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