Celebrating 50 years of keeping families safe, Women in Distress is hosting their annual Starfish Gala. All proceeds directly benefit Women In Distress’ 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling services and community education initiatives. Tanya Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, will serve as the keynote speaker. Sponsored by Legacy Healing Center, the black-tie optional evening will include a three-course gourmet dinner, open bar, auction and live music by the electrifying Gypsy Lane Band at the oceanfront Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort on Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. About Women In Distress Women In distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. For over 50 years, we have been providing lifesaving services to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Our mission is to stop domestic violence for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, and professional trainings that educate the community and promote safety, healing, and prevention. For more information, visit wibroward.org.

Claws for a cause! Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will once again celebrate its 14th Annual “Claws for Kids” in memory of Judy Kramer at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach on Tuesday, May 6. Registration and reception begin at 11 a.m., followed by entertainment and dining at noon. Guests will delight in Joe’s world-famous stone crabs and signature items without the wait. The fundraising lunch is one of the last chances to enjoy stone crabs before stone crab season ends. Belkys Nerey, Channel 7 News Anchor and journalist, returns as master of ceremonies, alongside mother-daughter duo Co-chairs, Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, and Special Events Chair, Olga Guilarte. “Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who helped conceptualize the event and chaired it since its inception until her passing in 2021. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s crucial programs and services at its six Clubs and sites combined, including its educational after-school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, recreation, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters who cannot attend the event can still enjoy Joe’s famous stone crabs at home or on a date of their choice with the purchase of a gift card, just in time for Mother’s Day. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website to benefit “Claws for Kids.” “We’re excited to return to Joe’s Stone Crab to celebrate our 14th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ to support great futures for Miami-Dade area youth. The luncheon is always a favorite among our supporters,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “The annual event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our long-time partner Joe’s Stone Crab, Special Event Chair Olga Guilarte, returning Co-chairs Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, our board members, sponsors and donors. The funds will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s educational after-school programs, tutoring and homework assistance, STEM, dance, arts and crafts, mentoring and summer and athletic programs. These programs help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.” The Claws for Kids host committee includes Lisa Mendelson, Lindsey Mendelson Pearson, Olga Guilarte, Jackie Gonzalez, Lily Pardo and Rae Stein.

Tee up for tomorrow! The 37th Annual Broward College Golf Classic will take place on May 12 at the prestigious Fort Lauderdale Country Club. This annual event is not just about a day on the greens. Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the First Generation in College Scholarship. This scholarship is matched 2 to 1 by the State of Florida and is provided to students who demonstrate financial need and are the first in their immediate families to attend college. It promises to be an incredible day of golf, networking, and philanthropy. Participant Info: • Check-in will begin at 11 a.m. • All players receive a Welcome Bag • The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. • Buffet lunch will be served prior to the start of play. Beverages and snacks will be available on the course, followed by a buffet dinner served by the Fort Lauderdale Country Club staff. • Throughout the day, there will be a Silent Auction and Live Auction with some great prizes to bid on. The cost to participate is $450 per golfer. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the dinner for $100. To register and view sponsorship packages, go to https://www.browardcollegefoundation.org/event_posts/golf-classic/. If you have questions about the tournament or want to donate, please contact Elisa Stone at estone1@broward.edu or 954-201-7493.

Boxi Park is in full bloom this spring with the return of Flower Fest, running May 15 through 18. Guests can enjoy festive food and drink specials throughout the park, including a featured cocktail: the Bouquet of Roses, crafted with Sipsmith gin, rose, watermelon, lime, and Il Lagra rosé. The celebration kicks off Thursday with food and beverage specials from participating boxes and a potential floral arrangement workshop in the evening. On Friday, the fun continues with more culinary offerings and live music from a Taylor Swift tribute band. A vendor pop-up is also in the works from 6 to 9 PM. Saturday brings another round of food and drink features, alongside a pending flower crown workshop and the return of Bomb Blooms. On Sunday, families can enjoy more specials along with a kid-friendly craft activity to close out the weekend.

An Intimate Wine Dinner with Ceritas Winemaker John Raytek Join us at Atlas on Friday, May 23 for an extraordinary evening celebrating the wines of Ceritas, a boutique California winery renowned for its commitment to purity, place, and precision. Sourced from some of the state’s most expressive vineyard sites, Ceritas wines are crafted with deep respect for nature and minimal intervention—producing elegant, site-driven bottlings that speak to terroir and thoughtful craftsmanship. Chef Freddy Money will present a seasonally inspired tasting menu, created in close collaboration with Wine Director Mcswell Pereira. Each course is paired to highlight the nuance and character of Ceritas’ distinct wines, offering a layered and refined exploration of food and wine harmony. The evening will be hosted by John Raytek, founder and winemaker of Ceritas, who will share exclusive insights into the philosophy, vineyard practices, and winemaking vision that have earned the label its cult-like following among collectors and connoisseurs. This intimate evening at Atlas offers a rare opportunity to explore the soulful expression of place—through food, wine, and storytelling.

We are delighted to invite you to the 2nd International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering (ICCSE-2025), taking place from May 29-31, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. ICCSE-2025 aims to bring together leading researchers, scholars, and industry experts to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and discuss the latest advancements in Civil and Structural Engineering. The conference will feature distinguished speakers, insightful presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. We look forward to your participation in this prestigious event and hope you enjoy both the academic discussions and the vibrant culture of Amsterdam.

Putt for purpose! NFL Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins great Dwight Stephenson will once again host the Second Annual Norman Bonchick Memorial Golf Tournament in support of Broward Children’s Center at The Club at Weston Hills on Monday, June 2. The fundraising event will benefit Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization that has been serving infants, children, and young adults with special needs since 1971. Proceeds will support the Center’s crucial programs and medical, developmental, and therapeutic services designed to meet the specific needs of infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families. Stephenson will putt for a purpose along with celebrity friends. WPLG-ABC Channel 10 Sports Anchor Will Manso will be the master of ceremonies. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., where guests will enjoy breakfast provided by Howard’s Market. The scramble-style tournament will tee off with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Along the course, golfers will have the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities and contests at various holes. To play in the tournament, packages start at $325. All golfers will receive a lavish breakfast; player gift packs featuring a golf hat, golf polo shirt, golf towel, plantain chips, a beer-bottle opener, cologne, mini liquor bottles, sunglasses, an umbrella, and other swag item; fun on-course contests; a luncheon with an awards ceremony; raffles; a silent auction and a complimentary open bar courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, a local fine wine and spirits distributor. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code or golf attire. After the tournament, players will enjoy an awards ceremony and lunch, featuring a silent auction and raffle inside The Club at Weston Hills. Prizes include sports aficionado items, vacation and restaurant packages, and more. The Norman Bonchick Memorial Golf Tournament thanks its sponsors for their generous support, including Broten Garage Door Sales, Coca-Cola, Dixon Golf, Erica's Plumbing, Florida Blue, GL Homes, Howard's Market, Hubbard Radio, Integrated Power Systems (IPS), LaCroix, Miami Dolphins Foundation, On Target Claims, Papa's Raw Bar, Parkshore Pharmacon, Pioneer Roofing, Republic National Distributing Company, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Seminole Tribe of Florida, St. Thomas University and Stephen's Distributing.

Glioblastoma Research Organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness to help find a cure for glioblastoma, is hosting its first ever Casino Night for a Cure fundraiser at Spring Place in New York City on June 6, 2025. Enjoy a night of gaming, cocktails and entertainment. You don’t want to miss this. Secure your ticket today!

Conplus Meeting takes the pleasure and honor to invite all the participants from all over the world to attend The International conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, which will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands from June 09-11, 2025. The aim of this conference is to promote the highest standards, innovative studies and support of researchers in the field of Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology to improve the understanding of the recent developments in the fields, and to gain insight into the latest research and technology in the core fields of plasma and astrophysics throughout the world. Which will include presentations, oral talks, poster presentations and exhibitions. ICGAC2025 provides a platform for researchers to connect, exchange ideas and establish new collaborations. Participants from all over the world are invited to attend and share the latest developments and cutting-edge technologies in the areas of Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology. We look forward to the honor of welcoming you to ICGAC2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Thanks and Best Regards, Sravani | Conference Secretary Astrophysics-2025

Experience an unforgettable evening at Atlas on Thursday, June 12, as we celebrate the elegance of Groth Vineyards & Winery—an iconic, family-owned Napa Valley estate known for its expressive Sauvignon Blanc and legendary Cabernet Sauvignon. For this special occasion, Chef Freddy Money has crafted a seasonal tasting menu in close collaboration with Wine Director Mcswell Pereira. Each Groth wine has been thoughtfully selected and paired to elevate the flavor, story, and soul of every dish. Throughout the evening, a representative from Groth Vineyards will guide you through the heritage, winemaking philosophy, and character behind each vintage offering a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective into one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated estates. Seating is limited—reserve your place at the table for this unforgettable evening of wine, cuisine, and conversatio

We are delighted to announce the International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering (ICCSE2025), which will be held from October 09-11, 2025, in the vibrant of Dubai, UAE. This prestigious three-day event will bring together all leading scientists, researchers, research scholars, students and experts from around the globe to share their latest findings, exchange innovative ideas, and foster collaborations in the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering. ICCSE2025 aim is to promote quality research and real-world impact in an atmosphere of true international cooperation between scientists and engineers by bringing together again the world class researchers, International Communities and Industrial heads to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering. The conference will feature world level (Highly cited class) Plenary Speakers, established Keynote speakers, active Invited speakers and fresh contributed speakers. In addition, variety of poster presentations along with workshops and special sessions would be interested in audience. We sincerely hope that ICCSE2025 serves as an international platform for meeting researchers from around the world, widen professional contact and create new opportunities, including establishing new collaborations. Beyond the academic content, attendees will have the chance to experience the cultural and historical charm of Dubai. We warmly invite you to join us in Dubai for ICCSE2025, which promises to be an intellectually stimulating event as well as an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and culture of this remarkable city. We look forward to seeing you in ICCSE2025 in Dubai, UAE. Sincerely, Avinash | Conference Secretary ICCSE2025