Dennis Rodman, Tim Hardaway host a “Back to School Basketball Camp”

Kids can already hear the swoosh of the baskets from their favorite players who will be participating in the All- Star Basketball! Camp at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach,  August 13th – 16th.  NBA greats Tim Hardaway, Mark Strickland, Dennis Rodman, Terrel Harris,and  special invited guests will interact and teach boys and girls ages 6 -17 years old the game of basketball including ball handling, triple threat, post moves,  rebounding, court spacing, passing and how important it is to work as a team.

“This interactive camp teaches fundamental basketball skills, sportsmanship and team concepts. The All-Star Basketball Camp emphasis is the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, staying in school and saying no to drugs and alcohol. These core values help enhance a sense of self confidence for these young souls” boasts Floyd Raglin, President of FSM, Floyd Sports Marketing and host of this interactive All-Star Camp experience.

All-Star Basketball Camp runs from 9:00am – 4:00pm on August 9th – 12th and kids will receive lunch daily, camp shirts, certificates, photographs, autographs, and awards ceremony. Boys and girls ages 8 -17 are welcomed. Fees for JCC members are $250 and non-JCC members $375 for this All-Star experience.

For registration please contact Chris Moltmann ,Health, Sports and Wellness. Co-Camp Director, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25 Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-932-4200 ext 193 Fax 305-937-1829.

Slime Time!

It’s time to get slimey this summer with Homemade Kids' Gak made from glue and borax. It’s very simple to make and tons of fun for the kids.  It take less than 2 minutes to make- but provides hours of entertainment. 

Here’s how you make your own Gak!

Supplies:

Two 4 oz. bottles of Elmer’s Glue

1 tsp. Borax

Water

Plastic Cup

Bowl

Food Coloring ( I prefer bright green!)

 1. Gather all your supplies together.

2. Begin by emptying the two bottles of glue into a bowl. Fill bottles with warm water and shake. Empty into your bowl.

3. Add some food coloring. The Neon Colors made it look awesome!

4. Add 1/2 cup warm water to your cup. Add 1 tsp. borax to the water and mix until borax dissolves. Then pour this into your glue bowl. Start stirring and you will notice how it starts becoming stringy. Keep mixing by using your hands and squishing around. You will notice after a few minutes that it has become pretty gelatinous.

5. Let the kids play with it for a bit and it will become the perfect GOOEY consistency!

Special thanks to Kristyn with www.lilluna.com for sharing this great idea.

Miami Design District’s Gallery Walk Served Up Fashion

Gallery Walk in downtown Miami is known for its artsy community. But, did you know there are tons of designers who showcase their handmade items at the monthly event. The District Factory in the Miami Design District opens their doors to these artisans, serving unique fashion finds. More than 35 local designers had a chance to sell their goodies, which included jewelry, art and apparel!

The District Factory also featured special guest and fashionista Annie Vazquez, who is known as The Fashion Poet in her online blog.

The group was founded on the belief that you can make a living doing what you love! The District Factory encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of emerging designers and artists by facilitating exchanges with the community that result in awareness, support, and ultimately commerce. 

Handmade Movement in South Florida

My "Handmade Movement" story just aired on Local 10 News WPLG-ABC in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. In the story, I talk about the marriage between "do-it-yourself" crafters and the punk culture.

Here's a snippet from my online article.

“South Florida crafters and artisans are cashing in on their skills by selling what they make by hand. Once a month, promoters with the Indie Craft Bazaar host a craft show in Broward County. Last month, the event was held at Revolution Live, a concert venue in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Instead of needlepoint samplers, there are ceramic skulls, hand-stitched iPad covers and binders made out of duct tape.”

To read or watch the story just click here!