Early Sunday morning n February 3rd, a group of South Miami Rotarians and friends gathered on Sunset Drive to paint the streets in preparation for their club’s 35th Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival to be held the weekend of February 23-24. With the help of local police officers who helped protect them from traffic, the task went well. Among the many on scene were Dr. Michael Newman, Jeff McNabb, Mike Sutta and Ellen Book to mention a few. There may still be opportunities for volunteers for set up and clean up and the club will provide forms for students looking for volunteer hours. For information on sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, etc call (786) 618-1950. This Rotary Club meets at the American Legion Hall at noon on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of the month. Visiting Rotarians are always welcomed.
Yet another great event that same weekend will be held on Sunday, February 24, by the Coral Gables Rotarians who will host their annual chili cook-off. This is the club’s biggest fundraiser and benefits to numerous charitable programs of the Club’s foundation as well as its scholarship fund. Admission is free but there is a small donation for those wanting to taste the chili. Look for live music, fun games for kids, some awesome chili and competitors helping to win cash prizes for best chili categories and best decorations and more .
Coming up in March, is another event hosted by Clutch Burger on Giralda Plaza to benefit Coral Gables Rotary’s monthly bingo games for veterans at the VA. Steven Bradley wanted to do something for the military and when he learned that the Coral Gables Rotarians host a monthly bingo game at the VA, it gave him the perfect opportunity to hold a Gringo Bingo event to be held March 5, Tuesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Tickets will be $20 to include drinks and food. There will be many prizes and a small charge for bingo cards with all the funds collected going to this Rotary program for our veterans. Among the Rotarians dedicated to this monthly outing are two RCCG Past Presidents, Yolanda Woodbridge and Sally Baumgartner, as well as Aaron Glasser, Bonnie Blaire, Carol Alexander, George Reeves, and the Coral Gables High School’s Interact Club. Those wanting to participate may sign up at the Coral Gables Rotary’s Chili Cook Off on February 24. For more information on this event, email gloria@cnews.net.
Until next time, keep making each day count.
