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4th“Meditation for peace and Illumination” – Cleanse your aura in this one hour meditation session. Registration is not necessary, but seating is first come, first served, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

7thbroadway forever Young – Take the magical journey with three young theater critics as they review the Broadway musicals that top the list for today’s Generation Z and The Young at Heart. It’s not a play...it’s a foot stomping celebration of song and dance that will delight your entire family!! 7:00 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Cost: $10.

9thback to School block party – The city of Miramar will celebrate the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year with a FREE Back to School Block Party from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway. Get ready for music, live entertainment, fun, games, inflatable rides, photo booth, video games, raffles and give-a-ways. Bring the whole family and celebrate. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

11thbusiness Workshop: “creating the Ultimate business plan” – This workshop will cover topics such as pricing your product and services, listing your recurring and non-recurring expenditures, understanding the demographics, crunching the numbers and more, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

12th“dog Smarts 101” class – This pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet) important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog, such as barking, chewing and housebreaking issues. The class is FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program, 6:00p.m. – 7:00pm, Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

14thfriends of the Miramar library book club – This month’s book: We Are Water by Wally Lamb, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Call the library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180, Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

16thfriends of the Miramar library Membership Meeting – Meeting to discuss library events and advocacy. Open to the public, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

23rd“digi know?- digital resources at broward county library! – Learn how to access eBooks, magazines, music, on-line classes, language instruction and more! 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

26thYoga : This is a Hatha – “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation. Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 pm. Miramar Library.

ongoingkidzart – Classes in drawing and art are offered on Wednesday and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186th Avenue. Program costs are $80 for residents for the 6 week session. Non-residents add 20 percent. For more information and session start dates, call (954)431-1054.

curtain call playhouse – This drama workshop is designed for children ages 6-15 at the Sunset Lakes Community Center. Classes are offered on Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost of the 10 week program is $150 for residents, non-residents add 20 percent. For more information, please call (954)784-0768.

adult Jazzercise – Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.,

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Silver dragon/Young Tiger Taekwondo classes – Teaching self-defense, physical fitness and artistic expression for children 5-12 years of age, classes meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., cost of the program is $40 for residents, non-residents add 20 percent, Ansin Sports Complex, 10801 Miramar Blvd. For more information please contact Master Henry Lewis (305)469-9803.

dream big – Miramar Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Parkway, Dream Big is a mentoring program for Young Men and Women Ages 10-17. The program focuses on setting and achieving goals, creating resumes, money management skills, and much more. Class meets on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and some Saturdays for field trips (times may vary). The cost is $25 per year registration and $10 per month. Non-residents add 20 percent. For more information please call (954)602-4780 #0.

g.c.e. Model development classes – Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186 Avenue. Students enrolled in these classes will be introduced to the “Fashion Industry Experience”. In addition, they will learn all the techniques needed to express themselves radiantly. They will learn the Art of Communication, How to Build Self-Esteem, gain Self-Confidence, learn Effective Speech and Voice Projection, Personal Imaging, Personal Development and all the Self-Improvement/Life Skills needed for a successful life. The program is open to children 6-18 years of age., Classes meet on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Space is limited to 25 students per session. Your child must bring a healthy snack and bottled water to every class. Cost is $200 per 8 week session (non-refundable) and $45 registration fee (non-refundable). Non-residents add 20 percent. For more information and registration please call (786)488-4299 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.gcemodeldevelopment.com.

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The sights, sounds, and flavors of the Caribbean were on full display at Miramar’s Shirley Branca Park on Saturday, June 21st as

Miramar celebrated Caribbean-American Heritage Month. While a little rain came down as the festival got started, nothing could dampen the mood of every-one in attendance as the festival was a true feast for the senses.

Miramar City Commissioner Alexandra Davis hosted the event, and enjoyed the “melting pot of cultures” found at the festival. “This event has become a staple of the community as we celebrate our diver-sity,” said Commissioner Davis. “People here may not have been back to the islands in years or may have children that have never been to their home country, and if you don’t know where you have been, you don’t know where you are going.”

Many people were there to find some delicious Caribbean food as a cornucopia of culinary delights from the different island nations tempted festival goers. Jerk chicken, oxtail, curried goat, fried corn, steamed cabbage, and anything you can do with a conch were available courtesy of all the food trucks that were on site. Festival attendees shopped for clothes, novelties, reggae music, and World Cup items as they ate, and a separate area for adults served up Red Stripe Beer and other beverages.

Radio personality Yvette Marshall served as the master of ceremonies and kept the entertainment going like clockwork. As someone who works at a

Caribbean music radio station, Marshall knows what music keeps people dancing and she kept the atmo-sphere lively interspersing the music with personal stories which made the event all the more special.

“I like seeing city officials tell their stories of how they got here. When people see politicians struggle, it builds a direct connection between the politicians and the audience,” said Marshall. “This event is for every-one. You can connect with the Caribbean without hav-ing to travel, and you can learn about other countries.”

DJs Springer and Fergie kept the music going as the Body Wuk exercise troupe kicked off the live performances. Miramar-based Body Nation Dance Theatre, a non-profit dance company that trains young dancers in Caribbean styles, got the growing crowd to its feet. Alano Speed Kompa carried on the good vibes with the band’s compas music, a Haitian style of meringue. Also on the bill was Leon Coldero and Code 868 Band, who are known for playing soca, a style popularized in Trinidad and Tobago. The headliner for the evening was Etana, an internation-ally known reggae singer from Jamaica.

Hailing from Broward County, thirteen year-old Chloe Pilar found herself sharing the stage with many of the aforementioned veteran musicians but was not fazed by the attention. In addition to showing off her strong voice at the festival, Pilar is planning on starting her musical career as well as a youth-focused organization. When not listening to musical influences like Rhianna, Beyonce, and Kelly Clarkson, Pilar is

hoping to establish ‘Noteworthy’, an agency focused on helping young women concerned about their self-esteem.

“I’ve been singing since I was eight years old, and while I like going on stage, I’ve done this before,” said Pilar. “When I was younger, I was shy, and if others struggle with shyness, I can help them and teach them to be confident.”

Like many people in attendance, Rowena and Joseph Donalds live in Miramar after growing up in the Caribbean, specifically in Jamaica. The couple attended the festival last year and came back, in large part, due to the fellowship they enjoyed among people from different cultures.

“You can see all the Caribbean nations united for one cause,” said Mrs. Donalds. “There are people here from Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti and Cuba. Everyone is here as one group of people.”

Miramar City Commissioner Wayne Messam talked about what the Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration means for the city as a whole. “Miramar is a leader in the country as far as what the U.S. is becoming, and we want to recognize that cultural diversity,” said Commissioner Messam. “This event can become a tourist attraction for Miramar. Someone from the Cayman Islands can come hear Cayman music and then say ‘I want to live in Miramar because we value everyone here.”

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The rotary Club of miramar-Pines held its annual installation and Benefit Dinner on June 19, 2014 at Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine in Pembroke Pines.

The president, officers and board of directors for the 2014-2015 Rotary year were installed. County dignitaries attending the installation ceremony included Mayor Barbara Sharief, Broward County; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools; and Miramar City Commissioner, Yvette Colbourne.

Patricia Good, Broward County School Board Chair; and Club Rotarian of the Year was honored at the dinner as well. Proceeds benefitted Children’s Harbor and the Pack-a- Sack Project.

Children’s Harbor keeps together foster brothers and sisters, as well as preg-nant or parenting foster teens and their babies, in a safe and loving home through its Family Strengthening Program. The Pack-a-Sack program provides needy stu-dents (those identified by the counselor/social worker at the individual school) with food items, packed into refillable bags to sustain them over the weekend and over extended periods when school is not in session.

“We are proud to support these organizations as well as many other wonderful organizations in the community,” said William Jong-Ebot, director of publicity for the club. “We are a small, close knit organization but we accomplish big things.”

Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

The main objective of Rotary is service - in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, and illiteracy. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other pro-fessionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service above Self.

The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines meets every Thursday from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Those interested in the club’s activities or membership should call 954- 907-7294.

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The results of a large, retrosPeCtives study which were recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) show that 3D

mammography—also called tomosynthesis—finds sig-nificantly more invasive cancers and reduces unnecessary recalls. Memorial Healthcare System was one of 13 sites nationwide to participate in the study.

“This study confirms what we already know – 3D mam-mography finds more of the invasive, harmful cancers we want to find and, at the same time, saves women the anxiety and expense of having additional tests for what often turn out to be false alarms,” explained Dr. Mary Hayes, director of Women’s Imaging, Memorial Healthcare System. “We were proud to participate in such an important study.”

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“Women experience little difference between a conventional 2D mammogram and 3D imaging,” said Dr. Hayes. “The exam takes just a few seconds longer and the positioning is the same. The real difference is in the information available to the doctor.”

She emphasized, “It’s as if 2D mammography is the cover of a book and 3D provides the images to tell the complete story.”

Advances in the understanding of the role of genetics, fam-ily history and other exposures have altered the approach to breast imaging. At the Women›s Imaging Centers at Memorial Healthcare System, breast imaging exams are tailored to each individual. Each patient is assessed with a personal risk pro-file, developed by the National Cancer Institute, to best meet patients› breast imaging and breast health needs.

All MHS technologists are experienced, registered and licensed. All breast imaging exams are read and interpreted by experienced board-certified, fellowship-trained radiolo-gists who specialize in breast imaging. If necessary, patients can also count on Memorial›s multidisciplinary team of

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Memorial Healthcare System is the fifth-largest public healthcare system in the country. It is a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction and is ranked on Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Its facilities include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Memorial Manor nursing home. For more information, visit mhs.net.

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Dr. Vanessa Freitas, please tell us about your training and back-ground. I was born and raised in Brazil and received my Doctor in Dental Surgery (D D S ) degree from the University of Sao Paulo After mov-ing to the United States, I completed two years of postgraduate education and received a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut Then, I com-pleted my specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I was appointed Chief Resident

Dr. Freitas, what do you like most about what you do? Working with children is very fun and rewarding I am very passionate about pediatric dentistry It feels great when you gain a child’s trust and it is very challenging to keep it For this reason, I treat kids with love, kindness, respect and compassion, while providing best practices in pre-vention and treatment By the end of

the treatment, I feel really good when I get the kid’s smiles, hugs, or simple words as “thank you” or “see you soon” Being able to work with children makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world and fills me with positive energy every day

Dr. Freitas, tell us about your involvement in the community. I’m an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry I’ve participated in Give Kids a Smile Day, Mission of Mercy and numerous health fairs

Dr. Freitas, what languages do you speak? I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Dr. Freitas, what do you enjoy doing when you are not in the office? I enjoy outdoor activities, trav-eling and spending time with friends and family, especially with my husband Rodrigo and our child Giovanna

Dr. Rita Patel, please tell us about your training and background. I was born and raised in England where I received a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex Shortly after moving to Florida, I completed my Master’s degree in Developmental Biology from Florida International University where my research was accepted for publication in a Biology Journal I then completed my Dental Degree (D M D ) and residency specializing in Pediatric Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University At Nova, I received extensive post-doctoral training including treating children with extensive dental needs, special needs and extreme fearfulness/anxiety under general anes-thesia or using oral sedation

Dr. Patel, what do you like most about what you do? My philosophy of pediatric dentistry revolves around treat-ing each patient as if they were my own children I enjoy educating patients and parents during their dental visits Most of

all I enjoy working with apprehensive and anxious patients and making each visit fun and exciting and in turn easing their anxiety over time

Dr. Patel, tell us about your involve-ment in the community. Providing community service has always been important to me I participated in a mis-sion trip to Nicaragua to provide services to underprivileged children and I regu-larly participate in local events such as Give Kids a Smile I also maintain current memberships in national and local dental professional organizations

Dr. Patel, what do you enjoy doing when you are not in the office? In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends and love to travel I also enjoy Yoga and spending time outdoors

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Immediate evaluation is necessary to determine the extent of the injury. The foot, ankle and leg are examined to determine which ligament is injured and the degree of injury associated with it. Testing of the ligament’s integ-rity is also performed to further assess the damage. Examination of the growth plates, tendons and bones around the ankle are also performed to determine any associated injuries.

X-rays are necessary to determine if there are any associated bone injuries. Growth plates are evaluated to see if they are out of position.

MRIs are rarely necessary as a good clinical exam usually provides all the necessary information in formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. An MRI is done only if there is suspicion of a cartilage injury that cannot be assessed via a clinical examination or x-ray.

Immediate care is necessary to prevent any long-term problems. Mild injuries associated with minimal swelling may be treated with rest, ice, elevation and an ankle brace. Moderate injuries in which a partial tear has occurred may necessi-tate immobilization for two to six weeks in a removable boot or hard cast. Severe injuries need to be immobilized in a hard fiberglass cast for four to six weeks to allow the ligaments to heal properly. Physical therapy following bracing or cast removal is necessary to improve muscle strength, ankle stability, joint proprio-ception and to restore complete ankle motion. If left untreated, chronic instability commonly develops. Recurring twisting injuries then occur with minimal stress. This will require chronic use of an ankle brace and physical therapy. In most cases surgery would be necessary to surgically reconstruct the ligaments in the ankle and allow a full return to activity.

Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.


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kIWanIS ScHOlarSHIpSThe Kiwanis Club of Miramar/Pembroke Pines presented three local students with $500 college scholarships in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to Key Club at the Club’s annual reception Receiving the awards were Estefania Martinez from Everglades High School, as well as Jazmine Hughes and Noel Magwood from Somerset Academy-Central Miramar

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