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While we do not experience fall colors. the good news we are green all year and able to enjoy outdoor fun the year around. Of course, what better place to do that than in our own backyard with Doral’s fabulous parks providing venues for so many exciting activities. From sports to festivals this time of year in Doral and South Florida is a hopping place. This month there were numerous Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations with a FREE concert by Doral Opera coming up on September 29, 2022, at Doral Legacy Park, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a night filled with the most beautiful melodies from popular music, Broadway, opera and operetta presented by Many Perez Vocal Studio. For more information, please call 305-593-6600.
Then, on October 1st, look for the Doral 5K presented by Baptist Health South Florida Registration by October 1, is $30 or $25 for 12 and under. After October 1, price goes up to $40/ $35. This 3.1-mile Run/Walk, begins at the entrance of Doral Meadow Park (11555 NW 58 Street). A portion of the proceeds benefit the Parks and Police 4 Kids Foundation whose mission “aims to empower youth in reaching their full potential by building healthy relationships and preparing them with the necessary tools to confront and overcome challenges”. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m. race day and start is at 7 a.m. To register, visit https://www.cityofdoral.com/
More exciting events are on the horizon as well. On October 15, 2002, enjoy a great night with your doggies for a “Spook” – tacular Howl_O-Ween, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Trails & Tales Park (11645 NW 50th St). There will be a costume contest that always brings smiles and registration is only required if you and your pouch want to enter the costume contest. Registrations begins Oct. 3, 2022, at noon on CityofDoral.Eventbrite.com.
Look for the Good Libations Festival in Downtown Doral Park October 8th and 9th, from noon to 6 p.m. This annual event features great food and drinks from numerous local vendors. Here is your chance to savor delicious samples from from food to beer and wines while enjoying live music and culinary demonstrations, and more. Get 6 different tastings for $35 or an unlimited Tasting Pass for $99. To purchase your tasting pass in advance visit GoodLibationsFest.com.
Beyond our city limits, our Doral residents are busy helping those in need throughout South Florida including those who are members of the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club and the Hialeah Woman’s Clubs. Both clubs are collecting gently used tennis shoes to be retreaded and sent to third world countries to provide employment opportunities and a way for many to make a living selling the shoes.. Westland Mall is partnering with the clubs in this effort.
Anyone wishing to donate items may contact Barbara Hassall, President of the Hialeah Woman’s Club, barbara.hassall01@gmail.com, or CGWC President Ruth Martinez at ruthiecgwc@gmail.com.
Speaking of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, their last September 6th Gringo Bingo hosted by Doral resident Steven Bradley at Clutch Burger raised more than $2,500 to be shared between the CGWC and the National Areata Alopecia Foundation. Former Doral resident Deirdre Nero, of Nero Immigration Law, was one of the event sponsors and will be attending a NAAF conference during which she will present a check from CGWC.
After a successful pilot Game Night at Bay 13 in the Gables, CGWC and the Rotary Club of Coral Gables will begin monthly joint Game Night fundraisers on the 4th Tuesday of each month with funds directed to numerous charities they both support. Tickets @ $30 will include game play with hourly door prizes, one glass of wine, beer or soda and some munchies. This is a great way to meet new people and support our community. To RSVP for the September 27 event, email gloria@cnews.net.
By the way, Doral Rotarians are encouraged to visit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables that meets every Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., each week. They offer an amazing list of great speakers. Lunch is $40. Yet another great make up club for Rotarians is the Rotary Club of South Miami now meeting for lunch on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30 p.m., at the AC Hotel adjacent to Dadeland Mall.
Finally, South Florida PBS (SFLPBS) stations (WPBT and WXEL) have some amazing programs that started this month including The U.S, and The Holocaust and Community Newspapers is delighted to have SFLPBS CEO Dolores Sukhdeo as a featured speaker on October 4th for our Cafecito at Casacuba. SFLPBS Marketing and Communications Director Jeneissy Azcuy was a recent guest on Gloria Gab LIVE to discuss all the wonderful programming coming up this fall. The view the interview, go : www.facebook.com/Communitynewspapers/videos/1205799490258830 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf6rOxRQ1NI
Until next time, keep making each day count and share an act of kindness every day.
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