Established 20 years ago by local Miami Brit Patricia Kawaja, these popular monthly events provide fun networking opportunities to meet British locals in all professions. Organizers say key relationships, including a few marriages, have been established over the years.

Non-Britons are always welcome too, and at every meeting attendees can find the Union Jack British newspaper, British license plates, network membership details, British items and info. For more visit www.britishflorida.com or call 305-371-9340. You can also send e-mail to britishflorida@aol.com.

BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER

Get an early start on holiday card and gift shopping and at the same time help out South Miami Hospital’s Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group. Amy’s Hallmark, 14765 S. Dixie Hwy., Palmetto Bay, will host its second annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 12. Proceeds from raffle drawings and a percentage of all sales will go to Your Bosom Buddies.

“Some of our customers approached us and asked how we could help out this worthwhile organization and we didn’t hesitate to do our part,” said Bill Hochstetter, owner of Amy’s Hallmark, in a release. “When a woman is diagnosed with and being treated for breast cancer they are so overwhelmed with the medical treatments and focus to just get better. A support group like Your Bosom Buddies allows them to find other people to share their fears, struggles and hopes with and it’s a group we are honored to be a part of and support in any way we can.”

The support group, located in South Miami Hospital, meets monthly at the Victor E. Clarke Education Center. Also offered is the valuable “Buddies for You” buddy program for newly diagnosed women.

Established in 1980, Amy’s Hallmark is a locally owned and operated card and gift shop that offers trendy designs, ornaments, gourmet candies and chocolates, jewelry, and a large collection of collegiate gifts. For more information on the Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group fundraising event contact Amy’s Hallmark at 305-232-5559.

ROTARY SPEAKERS

The Rotary Club of Miami Dadeland-Pinecrest will host two upcoming speakers at 7:30 a.m. breakfast meetings at the Dadeland Marriott Hotel, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd. On Sept. 17, Todd Lary, a former Rotary club president and chair of the district’s New Generations committee, will speak about getting involved in Rotary service. On Sept. 24, local documentary writer Kathy Hersh, will discuss the bullying epidemic with her talk “We Can All Stop Bullying Now.”

This active and involved group is comprised of professionals and business executives who live and/or work in the Kendall/Pinecrest area. Members meet every Monday morning to discuss community service projects and hear an interesting speaker. For information on getting involved, contact Ron Lieberman, 305-613-6744, miamilawyr@aol.com, or Tom Boswell, 786-417-6003, tboswell1@yahoo.com.