MIAMI-DADE ECONOMIC ADVOCACY TRUST: The board of the governing body of the county agency charged with ensuring Black residents participate in Miami-Dade County’s economic growth, will convene its public, open-access monthly meeting, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St. in Miami Beach.

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ART LOFT SEASON 11 PREMIERE: Join us at New World School of the Arts in Downtown Miami on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. for an unforgettable evening in the gallery with a live performance by musician Muzelle and complimentary refreshments, followed by Art Loft’s Season 11 premiere and artist talk under the stars in the garden. Art Loft is an Emmy award-winning 30-minute program, curating and showcasing the best of South Florida’s diverse art scene through thoughtful storytelling to bring you the best of what’s happening in your backyard, as well as around the country. To watch full episodes, visit artloftsfl.org. Tune in Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. on WPBT and Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. on WXEL for the season 11 premiere. Livestream all programs at wpbt2.org/live-tv or wxel.org/live-tv.

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PROJECT 12: Shas Community Initiatives and She Holdings present the 9th Annual Calendar Unveiling, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. at PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. Visit sheholdingsllc.com or call 561-632-6051.

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DIVING NINE 5K CHALLENGE: Calling all Diving Nine members, family and friends to run for unity, health & economic equality, Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:30 a.m., Dan Calloway Recreational Complex, 1420 W. 10th St., Riviera Beach. Create your team. The largest fraternity & sorority take home the Divine Trophy. Visit events@blackchamberpbc.com or mlk5kblackchamberpbc.com or call 561-282-9657.-6051.

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“THE CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS!”: Boxing promoter Don King returns to Casino Miami Jai-Alai on Saturday, Jan. 21, highlighted by the WBA NABA Gold Heavyweight Championship as NABA Gold Heavyweight Champion Jonathan Guidry will risk his title against former WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne. Tickets starting at $25 available at playcasinomiami.com. The card will also steam live on donking.com and Itube247.com.

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FREE SCHOLARSHIP FAIR JAN. 23: More than 40 colleges will be represented, and many will be prepared to offer acceptances and scholarships to qualified students who attend the YMCA of South Florida and Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair, Monday, Jan. 23, 9 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m., at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Students must bring multiple copies of ACT/SAT scores, unofficial transcript, resume and personal statement of “Why I want to attend college.” Students can register at bit.ly/3HlmRiv. For other information contact shughes@ymcasouthflorida.org or 954-467-2444, ext. 1717 or 407-719-0225.

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ROCK THE BLOCK: The Casino @ Dania Beach monthly food truck and entertainment gathering returns on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 5 – 9 p.m. featuring a sampling of items from a variety of popular South Florida food truck vendors. The family-friendly event also includes live entertainment with a rotating DJ and games for both adults and kids, at 301 E. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach.

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INDEPENDENT CIVILIAN PANEL: The Miami-Dade impartial entity created to conduct investigations and review and hold public hearings concerning complaints or grievances made against sworn officers of the Police Department will hold its first monthly meeting of 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the second floor County Commission Chambers of the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami. This will be the first meeting for Executive Director Ursula Price. The meeting will also be available on Facebook Live @Advocacymdc, on Comcast channel 76, AT&T U-verse channel 99, or via webcast at miamidade.gov/global/webcasting/home.page.

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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE: The 49th Winter Season presents the original musical revue “The ’70s: More Than a Decade” featuring Rebecca Hopkins through Feb. 12. FST’s second cabaret of the season, “A Place in the Sun – A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, celebrating the legendary musician, is playing through March 26. Tickets at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or 941-366-9000.

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MIAMI HEAT SCHOLARSHIPS: South Florida high school seniors planning to attend college next fall are invited to apply to win one of five $5,000 scholarships to be awarded by The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund and BankUnited, who will select the winners from those who submit an application by Jan. 28 at nba.com/heat/community/scholarships. Visit nba.com/heat/community/scholarships.

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FROZEN IN TIME EXHIBITION: View and celebrate the Love-Thornell Collection of Black American Photographs from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries, at the Broward County African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. More than 1,300 images celebrating African Americans and their families from days gone by. Call 954-3576282.

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