picture 16.pngSaturday, Oct. 16

Cancer Awareness: Mastermind and Mahaqni SL will hold a “Rebirth Grand Opening” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with cancer awareness on center stage. It will take place at 3503 NE Second Ave. in Miami and will feature a free fashion show, vendors, information on what can be done about hair loss caused by cancer and 50 percent off chemical hair services. The event itself is free and open to the public. For more information, call 786-290-5313 or e-mail mahaqnib16@aol.com.
Sunday, Oct. 17

Haitian Luncheon: U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings will give the keynote address at the Haitian American Democratic Club’s annual luncheon at the Gold Choice Ballroom, 345 S. State Road 7, Margate, from 1-5 p.m. The gathering will focus on the November general elections, the role of the Club and  reconstruction of Haiti. Haitian food and music will be featured. Tickets are $50 each and $500 for a table of 10. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or more information, call 786-251-5959 or 954-854-8036.

McIntyre Institute: The McIntyre Institute Dance Theater and many other performing artists will perform at the free preview of the new  Aventura Arts and Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. The event will also include craft workshops, story-time, giveaways and guided tours, from noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Community Bike Ride: North Miami Mayor Andre D. Pierre and the City Council invite you to get in gear and put your pedal to the metal in a Community Bike Ride that starts at 5:30 p.m.at the Moca Plaza, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 305-895-9815.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

Home Energy Workshops: Miami Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson will host Home Energy Savings Workshops at Legion Memorial Park, 6447 NE Seventh Ave., Miami, dealing with energy efficiency and conservation information for homeowners, including resources and incentives to reduce their utility costs. Attendees will be given a free energy savings packet and information on tracking household energy consumption/reduction. They will be shown how to reduce energy use in the home by 20-30 percent. For more information, log on to http://green.miamidade.gov.

Sunday, Oct. 24

Jazz Jam: The Lauderhill Business Expo will end with a jazz concert from noon to 6 p.m. The family-oriented event will feature Joan Cartwright & Jazz Hotline featuring saxophonist Malcolm Black and Sons of My-Stro Violinists; Eugene Grey and Company; Tribal Wholistic Dancers; and Parkway Middle Jazz and Vocal Ensembles. There will also be food vendors and a bounce house. For more information, call Joan Cartwright, 954-740-3398, or log on to wijsf.com/media.htm.

Ongoing Events:

Free Mammograms: Woman 2 Woman Foundation is offering free mammograms during October at the Broward P.E.T Imaging Center, 4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. The Foundation has also partnered with DAWGS Golf Shoes to offer limited edition shoes. The proceeds from the sale of the shoes  will go to Woman 2 Woman. For more information, 954-730-7388.

Opera Tickets: The Miramar Cultural Center, 240 Civic Center Place, Miramar, has begun selling tickets for three operas to be performed during its 2011 season: Lucia Di Lammermoor, Turandot and Madama Butterfly. The Russian National Symphony will accompany the productions which will take place in the city’s 800-seat theatre, each starting at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 954-602-4500 or log on to www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

Divorce retreat: The Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Miami is sponsoring a two-night, three-day retreat for people dealing with significant loss, with primary focus on the divorce experience. The weekend will be a time for personal reflection and small-group sharing. The retreat is open to all faiths and will end with the celebration of Sunday Eucharist. The fee is $175 per person and the deadline to register is Nov. 2. It will take place Nov. 5-7 at Shula's Hotel & Golf Club, 6842 Main St., Miami Lakes. Prospective attendees must speak with one of the "Wellspring" coordinators before registering. In Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, call Helen, 305-823-7594, or Jean, 305-762-1142. In Broward, call Bob, 954-718-7241, or Jean, 954-797-9770. For more information, e-mail jvfduda@theadom.org.

The community calendar is published each Friday. Please submit your community event to empyrealcommunications@gmail.com by the preceding Monday at 10 a.m.