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It was a stellar beginning for 2023 as Voices for Children’s Be A Voice Gala, held at the Mandarin Oriental, raised more than $1millon. Five hundred or more guests included some of the Florida’s most generous philanthropic and influential community leaders and dedicated business professionals whose support is so critical to the organization’s work.
Guests enjoyed an elegant cocktail reception, live auction and dinner. The evening featured heartfelt testimonials related to the work of Voices For Children and the Guardian ad Litem Program, followed by dancing the night away. Look for more about this organization’s work on my Tuesday morning show, Gloria Gab LIVE coming up in February.
The Lebanese Festival at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church was a great weekend of fun, food, entertainment and more. Prior to the festival, Father Michael Charchaflian and Norma Jean Abraham were featured on Gloria’s Gab LIVE Show to talk about the event that always draws a great crowd of people who love this annual weekend with guests from all over South Florida. To view the show, visit our website www.communitynewspapers.com.
The famous, irreverent, hilarious King Mango Strut Parade returned big time after a two year hiatus. It was miraculously orchestrated in just few months’ time. Streets were packed ten deep or more for this comical almost two hour event that featured walking and riding units, several great musical groups as well as a great show and float by Coconut Grove that is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Kudos to Howard and Carmen Spiegel and all those volunteers who made it happen. They even got Dan Le Batard as Grand Marshal to finish the parade and Monty Trainer to start the craziness.
Weather has been perfect recently for many events and just recently the Annual Archbishop’s Motorcycle Ride was held on Sunday, January 29, after mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the blessing of the bikes. Kickstands were up at 10 a.m. and riders were on their way to Peterson’s Harley-Davidson South where all enjoyed an outdoor celebration that included a bike show, sound off, and music. This annual ride, while building community involvement, also serves to raise funds for St. Luke’s Center, one of the many programs of Catholic Charities.
Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Gringo Bingo is coming up Tuesday, February 7, at Clutch Burger from 7 – 9 p.m. This month proceeds will be shared with A Safe Haven for Newborns, a nonprofit that has saved the lives of more than 360 babies from abandonment and possible death. Tickets at $30 include 12 game cards with great prizes and one coverall for top prize valued at $300. To RSVP, email gloria@cnews.net.
Save February 11 for two great events, Coral Gables Community Foundation Tour of the Kitchens and that night, Paws4You Gala. Yet another date to save, February 19, Sunday, for CGWC’s Centennial Fashion Show & Brunch. Event Chair, Rita Tennyson, and her committee promise this will be a fabulous affair you will not want to miss. Tickets are $100 per person for adults and $85 under 21 yrs. Look for fashions from Bloom Boutique, Lele Reis and more along with a delicious brunch, unlimited bubbly and more. Among those already committed to sponsorship are Coral Gables Community Foundation and Watermark. For those looking to join the club and/or support the clinic that provides free dental care for children countywide, visit GFWCCoralgableswomansclub.org. Members of this club come from all over Miami Dade and even a few from Broward Counties. Look for the ad in this paper to RSVP.
Until next time, keep making each day count, share an act of kindness and have a Happy New Year.
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