Free class in social networking

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

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Hands on Small Business, hosted by the Politics, World and Business Section of Kirtsy and Microsoft Live, is offering a series of free classes.

Maria de los Angeles, a writer, blogger and social networking maven, will teach a class in social media and online publishing from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Brikolodge, 3301 NE First Ave., Miami. Register at Eventbrite .

The hands-on class will cover:

• Using Twitter to communicate with audiences and customers. We’ll walk through setting up an account and discuss tactics.
• Using Microsoft Live to run paperwork and projects. We’ll create new accounts and checkout the online workspace.
• Using Microsoft Live to build a basic website. We’ll browse the service to see what’s available.
• Using Kirsty for social bookmarking. We’ll also discuss other ways to promote small business online.

Free film, two free Latin concerts

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

The Centro Cultural Espanol is offering three free events this weekend:

* A free film, El Truco del Manco, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at at the North Beach Bandshell, 7250 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. The film will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the leading actor, El Langui.

* La Excepción, the leading Spanish leading flamenco hip-hop band, will give a free performance (donations accepted) at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the North Beach Bandshell. El Langui, the leading actor in Friday night’s film, is the band’s leader.

* Jairo Zavala, singer, guitarist and front man for the rock band Vacazul, will give a free performance of Depedro, a mixture of Latin, border fusion, folk, African music, reggae and blues. The event will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. To reserve tickets, call 305-448-9677.

Free Latin jazz, kids’ carnival

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus is having a free Latin Jazz Fest and an almost free kids’ carnival as part of its Fall Fest this week.

The jazz fest, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the campus’ Fred Shaw Plaza, will feature Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres, Albita, Ed Calle, Roberto Perera, Richard Bravo, Negroni’s Trio, Los Herederos, Palo!, Sammy Figuero, Edwin Bonilla, Paquito Hechavarria, Cheito Quiñones, Federico Britos snf Jeff Carswell. Admission is free, but you must get a ticket in room 3129 or the Student Life Office, Room 100. Information: 305-237-2321.

The carnival for children of all ages will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11011 SW 104 St., on the athletic field. Activities will include enjoy carnival rides, bounce houses, slides, pony and train rides, a rock climbing wall, bungee jumping, stage performances with clowns and dancers, a children’s health pavilion and more. Admission is $1 or a can of nonperishable food for adults. Children under 18 are free.

Free, cheap H1N1 vaccines

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

Residents of Miami-Dade County can get free H1N1 flu vaccines at several locations.

On Saturday, the Miami-Dade Health Department will have a special free H1H1 vaccination event from 8 a.m. to noon at the Miami-Dade Fairgrounds, 10901 Coral Way.

The county also is giving free H1N1 vaccines at its regular clinics.

Purity Medical Center, 2344 NW Seventh St., Miami, is giving H1N1 vaccines for a $7 administrative fee to people 12 and older. Consultation with a doctor is an additional $25. Hours are 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m., and you can make an appointment or walk in.

Deals on meals, mojitos, stone crabs

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

Tarpon Bend Bar & Grill in Coral Gables has several regular specials:

* On Wednesday nights, women can buy one entree and get one of equal or lesser value free. This is part of the Sophisticated Ladies promotion, which also includes some deals at other Gables establishments.

* Thursday is Mojito Madness, with fresh fruit mojitos for $3.50 each all day.

* Saturday is the $14.95 stone crab special.

* Happy Hour, with 2-1 drinks, is 3 to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Coupon for $5 off at Fairchild

Posted on | November 17, 2009 | No Comments

The weather is finally getting nice enough to make it the perfect time to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

Until Dec. 31, you can get $5 off adult admission and $2 off children’s admission with this coupon.

The coupon is also good for this weekend’s Ramble, which will be Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also see the monumental sculptures of Mark di Suvero, on exhibit through Dec. 31.

Sandwiches under $3 at Pollo Tropical

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | No Comments

Pollo Tropical has launched five budget-friendly sandwiches for under $3 each. They are the Chicken Caesar Wrap, the Cuban Wrap, Chicken Sandwich with Peppadew Sauce and Chipotle Chicken Sandwich.

Free photo, crafts at Bass Pro Shops

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | No Comments

Visit any Bass Pro Shop from now until Christmas and receive a free 4-by-6 photo with Santa. This offer is valid 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.  

Th store also is offering free crafts for kids from noon to 5 p.m. weekends through Dec. 20.  For a complete schedule of events call your local Bass Pro Shops or visit them online.

Free cafecito at Versailles

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | No Comments

With Thanksgiving around the corner, International Finance Bank (IFB) is thanking the community this month with free Cuban coffee.

From noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout November, IFB is paying it forward by providing free cafecitos to patrons at the coffee window at Versailles, 3555 SW Eighth St., Miami.

Half-price appetizers at Friday’s

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | 1 Comment

T.G.I. Friday’s has a new “Appy Hour” deal, good through Dec. 23.

If you sit at the bar, you can get half–price appetizers from 4 p.m. until the bar closes. That means dishes normally priced at $6 to $11 are $3 to $5.50.

Included in the deal are Sesame Jack Chicken Strips, Tuscan Spinach Dip, Fried Mozzarella, Pot Stickers, Crispy Green Bean Fries, Loaded Potato Skins, Friday’s Tostada Nachos (photo) and Buffalo Wings.