Events

« February 20, 2008 - March 21, 2008 »

02 / 20 Public meeting on next projects of the Center for Pan-African Development Start: 6:00 pm The following announcement came from Max Rameau: more info The Color of Power: The Politics of African Heritage Communities in Miami-Dade Start: 7:00 pm The Color of Power: The Politics of African Heritage Communities in Miami-Dade Panel: Honorable Shirley Gibson, Mayor of Miami Gardens Dr. Chanelle Rose, Author of "Neither Southern Nor Northern: Miami, Florida and The Black Freedom Struggle in Americas Tourist Paradise, 1896-1968," UM PhD Dissertation, 2007 more info
02 / 21 Britain and the US- An insider compares two health care systems Start: 7:00 pm Britain and the US- An insider compares two health care systems more info
02 / 22 Getting Smart About Juvenile Justice In Florida: Community Meeting on the Report of the Blueprint Commission Start: 9:00 am Getting Smart About Juvenile Justice In Florida: Community Meeting on the Report of the Blueprint Commission Reccommendations for Reform of Florida’s Juvenile Justice System February 22, 2008, 9 am to 12 noon Stephen P. Clark Center, County Commission Chambers 111 NW First Street, Second Floor, Miami, FL 33128 Join members of the Blueprint Commission, Florida and Miami-Dade Juvenile Justice Leaders and Community Advocates. Sponsors more info
02 / 23 Daniel Shoer Roth presents his book Punto de Partida: Stories of Truth & Hope Start: 1:00 pm Award–winning El Nuevo Herald journalist Daniel Shoer Roth presents Stories of Truth and Hope, a passionate and poetic collection of newspaper columns that seeks to spur readers to speak up and take action in their community. Punto de Partida was published by the Human Services Coalition and funded in part by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, AETNA Foundation and Faith Read Xenos of Coral Gables. more info
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02 / 25 Stephen Kinzer reads from All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror Start: 6:00 pm Stephen Kinzer -- the New York Times correspondent known for his non-fiction books, including Bitter Fruit and Overthrow -- brings us this new edition All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror. The bestseller, chosen as one of the best books of the year by the Washington Post and the Economist, begins with a powerful new essay that warns against an American attack on Iran. more info
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02 / 27 Downtown Bay Forum: The present and future of health care in Miami-Dade County Start: 11:30 am Speakers: Pedro Jose "Joe" Greer, Jr., M.D., Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, FIU College of Medicine: Overview of today's health care system more info
02 / 28 Dr. Lawrence Frank: Getting in Shape: A Leaner and Healthier Built Environment Start: 3:00 pm Lawrence Frank is a pioneer and a leader in a field of scholarship which has important implications for both public heald and community planning. For anyone who has an interest in either field, his presentation may be the single most significant learning opportunity of the year in Miami. ================ more info
02 / 29 Women and War: An art exhibit reflecting on the impact of War on Women and the impact of Women on War Start: 7:00 pm Women and War: An art exhibit reflecting on the impact of War on Women and the impact of Women on War This multi-media art exhibit addresses how war has affected women- socially, economically and emotionally– throughout history. Featuring works by 11 artists: Juan Carlos Bravo, Giuliano Cavallo, Monica Eichmann, Ignacio Font , Vanessa Garcia, Keith Kimmel, Annette Mauricio, Danny Ramirez, Olga Suarez, Jean Villamizar, Eric Walton. more info
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03 / 2 Experience the Everglades Walk/Bike-a-Thon Start: 8:00 am On March 2, 2008, Friends of the Everglades will hold it's 2nd Annual Glades Walk. The event, a walk-a-thon/bike-a-thon, is being held to raise funds for Friends' Everglades education and advocacy programs and give members and the public a chance to come together to see what we are fighting to preserve. Participants will have the option of participating on foot or by bicycle at the Shark Valley entrance to Everglades National Park. more info
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03 / 7 First Friday - Healthcare Legislation Start: 11:30 am First Friday - Healthcare Legislation What's on the legislature's healthcare agenda? Find out from our panel featuring: Olga Golik, Citrus Health Network, Medicaid buy-in program Lisa Margulis, Florida CHAIN, Tobacco tax legislation Abigail Vladeck, HSC, Medicaid reform Elise Linder, Collins Center, Oral health advocacy more info
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03 / 12 Metro Forum- Marvin Malecha, president-elect, American Instituite of Architects; Dean, NCSU School of Design Start: 8:00 am Here are some quotes from Marvin Malecha: Marvin Malecha, dean of the NCSU School of Design, said yesterday that the plan for the new convention center hotel “is very confused” … “hard to cope with for everybody around it” … (and) “really feels Eastern Bloc.” more info Public hearing on County -sponsored health insurance plan Start: 6:30 pm The Human Services Coalition will be facilitating a community conversation on what the uninsured and underinsured need most from a new health insurance program being launched by the County at a forum on March 12, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Parking will be free and refreshments will be served. For further information, contact the Human Services Coalition at 305-576-5001. more info
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