Monthly Archives: April 2010

Special delivery: Donate food for the hungry by leaving non-perishable items by your mailbox on May 8. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldLetter carriers will have an extra assignment in May: Collect non-perishable food to benefit those in need.People across the country are encouraged to place a bag of non-perishable food by their mailboxes …

How do you get young adults to come to the zoo? One word: beer. BY RODOLFO ROMANSPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALDMiami Metrozoo will play host to a party, but not for the animals. Local beer lovers will have a chance to taste domestic and imported brewskies at the inaugural Brew at the Zoo at Metrozoo, …

The village of Bal Harbour has launched a complimentary fitness program on the beach. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldKnown for luxurious shopping, art and culture, Bal Harbour is adding another task to tourists’ and residents’ to-do list: fitness. The village launched a complimentary fitness program on the beach jetty area behind the ONE …

Aventura’s Borders bookstore was recognized for its efforts to get books into the hands of young readers. Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/16/1582330/n-miami-honors-aventura-bookstore.html#ixzz0lYfgU5X0 BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldThe Borders Books and Music Store in Aventura was recently recognized for its efforts to provide books to local kids. The city of North Miami recognized the store on …

Food, music and a celebration of the environment will be on tap for Sunday’s Earthfest in Key Biscayne. By RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldThousands of people are expected to celebrate Earth Day a little early on Sunday at the fourth annual Earthday in Key Biscayne. The festival will be at Crandon Park, 6767 Crandon …