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9 MayNational Train DayLocation: Gold Coast Railroad Museum12450 S.W. 152 Street, Miami, FloridaDate: 5/9/11Time: 10am-4pmDetails: Free admission to the Gold CoastRailroad Museum, drawings, trivia, train ridesand more.More Information: 305-253-006310 MayThe Color PurpleLocation: Kravis Center of Performing ArtsDate: 5/10/11-5/15/11Time: VariesDetails: A soul-stirring musical based on theclassic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by AliceWalker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg,THE COLOR PURPLE is the unforgettable andinspiring story of a woman named Celie, whofinds her unique voice in the world. Nominatedfor eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLEis a landmark theatrical event, a celebrationof love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With ajoyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuringjazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE iscapturing the hearts of young and old, and unitingaudiences in a community of joy.More Information: www.kravis.org11 MayHistorical Walking Tours of Worth AvenueLocation: Gucci Courtyard on Worth AvenueDate: 5/11/11Details: Historian James Ponce leads the tourwhich is designed to explore—through colorfulanecdotes and commentary—the origins andcharacter of Worth Avenue, its unique architectureand historical significance of manylandmarks. The tour lasts for one hour.More Information: www.worth-avenue.com14 MayZeta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority: Strike for a CureLocation: Strikers Family Sports Center8500 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FLDate: 5/11/11Time: 7:08pm-9:08pmDetails: The Zeta Rho Omega Chapter of AlphaKappa Alpha Sorority Health Committee hastaken the initiative to combat asthma in a bowlingtournament. This signature health program'sgoal is to enhance early diagnosis, treatmentawareness and parental education and advocacy.The event is open to the public. The fee is $25.00pp or $125.00 for a team of 5. The fee includes2 hours of bowling, bowling shoes, food andbeverages, charitable contribution and a t-shirt.All participants are eligible for a prize.More Information: ldjohnson1008@aol.com15 May17th Annual Band of Brothers GolfTournamentLocation: Coral Springs Country Club10800 West Sample Road, Coral SpringsDate: 5/15/11Time: 1pmDetails: Wes Hitchcock, "Our Mission is to usefunds from the event to assist charitable andchurch mission projects in the community andabroad. We look forward to this event making adifference for those in need during 2011." Thisyear, all funds raised will go directly to helpingpeople in need to support new First Churchmissions. It's a bargain at only $80/per person or$300 for a foursome. This includes golf fees, cart,dinner, and prizes. Pre-registration is required toplay. An awards banquet and buffet will be heldafterward at 6pm.More Information: Wes Hitchcock at954-234-639518 May5th Annual Woman in Distress StarfishLuncheonLocation: Signature GrandDate: 5/18/11Time: 11am-2pmDetails: Co-chaired by Gale Butler (AutoNation,Inc.) and Jen Klaassens (The Wasie Foundation)and with over 450 corporate leaders andbusiness professionals attending, the 5th AnnualStarfish Luncheon is an essential public forumto honor and show appreciation for venerablepeople who are dedicated to changing the livesof domestic violence victims in Broward County.The "Starfish" theme is inspired from thepopular starfish story by Loren Eiseley whichexemplifies how each and every one of us canmake a difference—one person at a time.More Information:www.womenindistress.org/starfish.html or call954-760-980020 MayPalm Beach Coralytes Synchronized SwimTeam’s Water ShowLocation: Aqua Crest PoolDelray Beach, FLDate: 5/20/11Details: Swimmers age 5-82 will show off theirincredible skills. Free Admission. Enjoy auctionitems, raffles and food.More Information: Linda Coffin–561-252-7400.21 MayBroward County Heritage Celebration: ASalute to our Town, Cities and VillagesLocation: West Side Grade School301 Harmon Avenue, Ft. LauderdaleDate: 5/21/11Details: The Broward County Historical Commissionis having a National Historic PreservationMonth Celebration. Key Note speaker willbe Florida Secretary of State, Kurt S. Browning.More Information: Denise Cunningham at954-357-5513.HERLIFEmagazine.com 49