The event is free and open to the public. to make reservations call 305-365-8953 or go to, www.activeislander.org.

Black elected officials to be honored

The Broward Black Elected Officials will present their 2013 Community Service Honorees at the gala "Hold Fast to Dreams," at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Seminole Hard rock Hotel and Casino.

Receiving the Political Spotlight award are, Broward County Commissioner Dale V. C. Holness and West Park Vice-Mayor Felicia M. Brunson; Community awards will be presented to Bobby and Bertha Henry and Levoyd and Beverly Williams. .

The Lifetime Achievement award will be presented to U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, and a special award will be presented to Broward County Vice-Mayor Barbara Sharief.

Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 per table of 10. For reservations, tickets and more information call the gala hotline at 954-969-6200. The attire is dressy or semi-formal.

Jewish Baby Boomers to mingle

The JSBoomers, a new group for Jewish single baby boomers (born 1946-1964) at Temple Israel of Greater Miami, will have a "Sip, Nosh, Chat" mixer at 6 p.m. Friday at the temple 137 NE 19th St.

The event is free and an opportunity for single boomers to meet new people in a warm, Jewish setting. Community members are invited and are encouraged to bring a friend. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Those attending are invited to stay for the 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services, to be followed by Oneg. To make your reservations, call 305-573-5900 or go to, info@templeisrael.net

Lecture to discuss the Jews of Greece

As a part of its bi-weekly program, the Isidoro Lerman Senior Adult Enrichment Program of Temple Menorah will present a lecture by Dr. Rachel Lapidot entitled, "The Jews of Greece."

The lecture will be in the Olemberg Hall at 7445 Carlyle Ave. in Miami Beach. The cost is free to Temple Menorah members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are required. Call 305-866-0221 to make yours.

Steve Miller to speak atUM

Blues-rock legend Steve Miller will present a lecture at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Gusman Hall on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus.

During the lecture, Miller will share personal anecdotes, including those regarding his humble start, his rise to fame, and what he feels is important for the success of today’s young musicians.

Admission is free but tickets are required. To RSVP and for your ticket, call 305-284-4940 or visit, music.miami.edu/events.

Miller will appear in concert with the Frost Concert Jazz Band at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the BankUnited Fieldhouse. The group will perform classic blues tunes and some of Miller’s biggest hits arranged by Frost students specifically for Miller with big band.

For tickets and more information, call TicketMaster at 800-745-300 or visit, music.miami.edu/events.