Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach once again will host Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s eighth annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch on Sunday, May 5.
Guests will enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature menu items without the wait. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 11 a.m., followed by brunch at noon.
Located at 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, Joe’s will be open for brunch only on May 5 for supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s “Claws for Kids” event. Menu items will include stone crabs, coleslaw, hash brown potatoes, creamed spinach and Key Lime pie. For attendees who don’t eat stone crabs, main course options will be available.
Frank Sinatra impersonator Jeff Grainger of Sinatra Sounds Entertainment will provide entertainment.
Judy Kramer, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools executive, who has chaired the event since its inception eight years ago graciously is co-chairing this year’s event again. Joining Judy this year are the mother-daughter team, Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson, who will be engaging younger professionals and philanthropists with pre-events and promotions.
Returning as the Special Events chair is Olga Guilarte, director of the Carmen Rebozo Foundation. Also on the “Claws for Kids” committee are Vanessa Bertran, Willie Ho, Melissa Pallett-Vasquez, Raúl Rodríguez Jácome, Rae Stein, Virginia Vich and Mark Walker, MD.
“This event continues to grow each year,” Kramer said. “It’s exciting for us to see both steadfast supporters as well as new faces enjoying Joe’s delicious cuisine to raise funds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Table sponsorships range from $2,500 to $10,000. Underwriting opportunities also are available, and individual tickets are priced at $250. For information, contact Rhia Hunter at 305-446-9910, ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.
