National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2011)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) (also referred to in America as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
As well as providing a platform for breast cancer charities to raise awareness of their work and of the disease, BCAM is also a prime opportunity to remind women to be breast aware for earlier detection.
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South Florida Breast Cancer Awareness Events - October 2011

Saturday, October 1 · BIKER BABES FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RUN!!
11:00am - 2:00pm FLOSSIE'S BAR AND GRILL 3985 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL It's that time of year again.....Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Flossie's Biker Babes For Breast Cancer Awareness Run....Our Run will be held on Saturday, October 1st.....Sign up at Chit Chats Bar in Pompano at 11am where Sherrie will be serving a buffet breakfast and shooting souvenir pictures of you on your bike.....The first 100 people to sign up will receive a free Breast Cancer Goody Bag. $15.00 per person and $20.00 a couple. The sign up fee includes a free drink and BBQ lunch at Flossie's. Kickstands up at 1pm with a police escorted ride to Flossie's Bar for the festivities starting at 2pm with music by Pandia...raffle items....50/50...jell-o shots and vendors....all proceeds go to help breast cancer research! The party goes all week including  

7th Annual Diva Angels Gulf Coast Chapter Poker Run

October 2, 2011   Sarasota, Florida
Sponsored by Diva Angels Gulf Coast Chapter
The ride starts at Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Boulevard in Sarasota. Registration begins at 10:00 am. The ride fee for those who pre-register $10.00 per hand or 3 hands for $20.00. On the day of the ride the ride fee is $15.00 per hand or 3 hands for $25.00. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst hands. Proceeds from the ride will go to Big Cat Habitat. For more information call (941) 685-1490, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.divaangels.org.  

Sunday, October 9 -  THINK PINK - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Women in Technology International (WITI) and the Organization of Women in International (OWIT) have joined forces to come together for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Location: Huizenga Plaza 32 E. Las Olas  Time: Registration opens at 7:30am; Walk begins at 9:00am. To join the team, please go to: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/thinkpinktogether

6th Annual - Pink Ribbon Luncheon At Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Eric Brinker. Eric Brinker is the son of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® founder and CEO, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, and the nephew of Susan G. Komen. Before she died, Susan G. Komen made Nancy promise that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer, and Eric grew up watching (and helping) his mother fulfill that promise through Komen for the Cure, the largest breast cancer advocacy organization in the world. He is often called Komen's first volunteer.

Tuesday, October 25th  Florida Breast Cancer Foundation's 6th Annual Shades of Pink Masquerade Ball 
7pm -11pm at the Trump International Beach Resort Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
For more details Contact Muriel Sommers 305.631.2134
Muriel@FloridaBreastCancer.org

9/11/20/11 Marks 10th Anniversary of 9/11/2001

Special memorials demarcating the tenth anniversary of 9|11 take place in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. These are all within reach to us locally. President Barack Obama announced today he will be participating in the events at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks. As will former President George W. Bush.
Local community Wounded Warriors, their supporters and citizenry can add to local memorials (events and dates forthcoming) by wearing a "One Shirt for the Greater Good," which provides assistance to a myriad of organizations supporting our Veterans and Wounded Warriors. Their needs, resulting from 9|11 and follow-on sacrifices, our women and men in uniform have made for these United States of America, our continued safety and freedom, are deserving of our support.
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Miami Dade County Local Events - October

4^th Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergy. A two-mile walk with family entertainment, raffle, prizes and allergy-friendly food vendors. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at George Merrick Park, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. 800-929-4040 or visit Foodallergywalk.org.
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame 6-12 Prep Family Day and Homecoming Game. Event includes a barbecue, bounce houses, kids activities and football game, ACND vs. Florida Christian. 1:30-5 p.m. at 4949 NE Second Ave., Miami. 305-751-8367 or visit Acnd.net. Free.

Children’s Expo.  The free event at the Miami Airport Convention Center features a birthday zone, pet pavilion, car seat checks, free bike helmets and fun for the whole family. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. Visit ChildrensExpos.com.

2011 Disability Expo Reaching Tomorrow Together. Event features live entertainment, art showcase, a kid’s corner, more than 60 exhibits, wheelchair basketball game, seminars and authors forums. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Don Taft University Center at NSU, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie. 954-537-0211. Free. 

Gem and Mineral Show. Take part in classes, workshops and demos to learn more about gems and minerals at this show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or visit Miamisci.org. Free with paid museum admission.

MCM Kids Cooking Club. Kids will learn how to make a healthy recipe at this class. 2:30 p.m. at Miami Children’s Museum on Watson Island, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437.

Sabor Hispano on Jungle Island. This all-day event will feature 25 Latin and Latin-fusion food trucks, music and dancing. At 2 p.m., there will take place an attempt to break the world record for World’s Largest Salsa Dance. All ages. 10 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. 305-400-7000. $15.

Sunday, Oct. 16

Gem and Mineral Show. Take part in classes, workshops and demos to learn more about gems and minerals at this show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4200 or visit Miamisci.org. Free with paid museum admission.
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10 Best Hostels for Women Travelers

Best Hostels for Women Travelers

The Miami Hostel, Miami, Florida:

Located on South Beach, The Miami Hostel has 8, 10 and 12-bed female dorms available. The hostel supplies guests with free beach towels and you can enjoy cocktails in the hostel bar before heading down to the beach.
St Christopher’s Orient Espresso, London, UK
Girls can take their pick of private, 4-bed or 8-bed dorms. Other hostel facilities include a free travel library, complimentary chess in the coffee shop and internet access in the internet cafe.
Papaya Female Youth Hostel, Rome, Italy
All the rooms and facilities are clean, and the hostel provides free internet kiosks and Wi-Fi that are useful for planning a day out in Rome. It’s centrally located so just grab a map and explore.
Cairns Girls Hostel, Cairns, Australia
With car rental facilities nearby, this is a great choice for those hoping to explore the coastline and the Great Barrier Reef. The hostel is located in the central business district close to the main shopping and tourist outlets. It boasts easy access to cinemas, nightclubs, the waterfront and the lagoon.
Caulaincourt Square Hostel, Paris, France
Located close to Montmartre and Le Sacre Coeur in Paris’s pretty bohemian quarter, the hostel offers free Wi-Fi and free bike rental which is a great way to explore the city.

10 Things to Do in Miami for $10

10 Things to Do in Miami for $10

Few cities in the USA are as welcoming to backpackers as Miami. From touring the Ancient Spanish Monastery to visiting South Beach, there are many fun things to do in Miami for $10 or less!
Our first top tip to save money… drum roll please… consider staying in a hostel in Miami. Staying at a hostel is a great way to meet new friends and save a lot of money. Many offer free tours, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parties, bbq’s, film nights, you name it they are doing it!

1. Visit the Miami Art Museum. If you enjoy art, a visit to the Miami Art Museum is a must! Located in Miami’s Cultural Center Plaza, this hot attraction boasts many stunning art exhibits. Be sure to check out the Wilderness exhibit, as it’s one of the most popular! Admission into the Miami Art Museum is $8.
2. Tour the Ancient Spanish Monastery. Few sites in Miami are as out of place as the Ancient Spanish Monastery. Originally built in Spain, the Ancient Spanish Monastery was dismantled and shipped to the US and then rebuilt in North Miami Beach. Admission costs $8. Tours of the Monastery and gardens are self-guided and can only be taken after regular business hours. The Monastery closes to tourists during business hours to host special events.
3. Dine at the Original Daily Bread Marketplace. If you’re looking for an exotic fine dining experience in Miami at an inexpensive price, look no further than the Original Daily Bread Marketplace. The Original Daily Bread Marketplace is a Middle Eastern grocery store and restaurant located in Coconut Grove. Salads start at $5.25, pita sandwiches start at $4.95, platters start at $6.95, plates start at $5.50, side orders start at $0.50, sweets start at $0.75 and beverages start at $1.50.
4. Visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Sitting on 4 and 1/2 acres, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden boasts an elaborate Japanese garden, walking tours, a conservatory and a vast array of plants including orchids, subtropical palms and bromeliads. Admission is free.
5. Explore the Everglades National Park. Whether you’re interested in bird watching or hiking, a trip to the Everglades National Park is essential if you want to enjoy the natural beauty of Miami up close and personal. Entrance into the Everglades National Park is $5.

6. Tour the Cape Florida Lighthouse. Few attractions in Miami boast as much historical importance as the Cape Florida Lighthouse. Besides being the oldest structure in south Florida, the Cape Florida Lighthouse is also the only lighthouse in Florida that was attacked by Indians. While touring the Cape Florida Lighthouse doesn’t cost a dime, entrance into the park, where the lighthouse is located, costs $2. Guided tours of the lighthouse are given from Thursday to Monday, twice a day.
7. Visit the Bay of Pigs Museum. If you’re a history buff, a visit to the Bay of Pigs Museum should be right up your alley! The museum boasts artefact collections and educational programs about the Cold War and the missile crisis. Admission into the Bay of Pigs Museum is free.
8. Explore Little Havana. If you want to experience Miami at its cultural best, head out on-foot to Little Havana. Besides boasting a memorial park, Little Havana also features delicious and inexpensive Cuban street food and unique Cuban memorabilia, proudly displayed in diverse places throughout its neighbourhood. Exploring Little Havana, on your own two feet, is free of charge.
9. Sunbathe, swim or simply relax at one of Miami’s many natural beaches. From Crandon Park Beach to Lummus Park Beach, there are many natural beaches in Miami to enjoy. Visiting a beach in Miami is free of charge, unless the beach is located inside a park. Some parks require visitors pay a small admission fee.
10. Explore South Beach. If you do nothing else in Miami, make sure you take the time to explore South Beach. Besides boasting an art deco landscape, South Beach also features a booming nightlife, unique people and scenic views. Exploring South Beach doesn’t cost a thing, except your valuable time!