Monthly Archives: March 2010

MIAMI-DADE HORSES AND CATTLE AND BEER. OH, MY. MIAMI-DADE’S THIRD ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW WAS AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDAs a young boy, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto remembers exhibiting a cow and a horse at a cattle show in his native Cuba. “These events are held …

HIALEAHWinterfest in Hialeah benefits needy kidsIn Hialeah, a community dances and eats to benefit the nonprofit Niños Cristianos en Accion, which is raising money to help needy children. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDMerengue singer Humberto Yepez gets teary-eyed every time he turns on the tube and encounters a commercial for children in need.“Kids …

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida will offer paid internships to teenagers to learn about past generations and create an exhibit. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/25/1544359/teenagers-get-to-know-history.html#ixzz0jBr0s0RC By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldThomas Sanz wants to grow up to be the next Steven Spielberg. But before he gets to reach his goal of becoming a film director, …

Good deeds take center stage at Temple Beth Sholom’s mitzvah weekend. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldMiami Country Day school student Sandy Aronson shared his 18th birthday celebration with those in need. “This is a gift,” said Aronson, who celebrated his birthday March 14. “I like helping out people. It makes me feel good.” …

Hometown actor Dominique Scott made a professional career out of a childhood dream. He now returns to South Florida to perform in front of a hometown crowd. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDAt 4 years old, Dominique Scott remembers creating tickets for his family, inviting them to special acts at home during birthday parties …