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		Week of May 25, 2000


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 5/25
DOWNTOWN THURSDAY NIGHT
Grand opening of Remi's Records. Featuring music by Seed, Conjunto Progreso and DJ Spam. Refreshments and snacks. 237 NE Second Ave. Details: (305) 577-8171.

Friday 5/26

CACTUS & SUCCULENT SHOW & SALE
17th annual event featuring exhibit of superior specimens, arts & crafts competition. Through Sunday. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651.

Saturday 5/27

TOUR OF THE GABLES 5K
Fund-raiser for selected charities presented by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Baptist Health Systems. 7:30 a.m. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657.
CACTUS & SUCCULENT SHOW & SALE
Second day. Exhibit of superior specimens, arts & crafts competition. Through Sunday. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651

Sunday 5/28

SANDBAKE 2000
   Benefit for American Institute of Wine & Food scholarships, with 18 of South Florida's most notable chefs. Signature dishes, open bar, cigar roller, music and dancing. $65. 7-10:30 p.m. Turnberry's Ocean Club, 18501 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles. Details: (305) 663-9641.
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES MARKET
   Organizers say more than 150 dealers will participate. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-4991.
CACTUS & SUCCULENT SHOW & SALE
   Final day. Exhibit, arts & crafts competition. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 667-1651

Monday 5/29

COUNTRY FAIR
Featuring a 3 p.m. "Salute to the City." 1-5 p.m. Country Club of Coral Gables, 997 N Greenway Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 448-7464.

Thursday 6/1

CAREER EXPO 2000
Job fair for graduating students and professionals in the fields of design, drafting, architecture and related sales. More than 150 firms are sending representatives. 2-6 p.m. Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Details: (954) 920-7997.

Friday 6/2

MIAMI BAHAMAS GOOMBAY FESTIVAL
Commemoration of the Bahamas roots of the first black settlers of South Florida in the 1800s, featuring more than 300 vendors. Colorful costumes on junkanoo groups will dance down Grand Avenue. Arts, crafts, food & drink. Through Sunday (6/4). Noon-8 p.m. Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 372-9966.
ANNIVERSARY SALE
Storewide, including furniture, bric-a-brac, clothing. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Salvation Army Thrift Store, 14701 W Dixie Hwy., North Miami. Details: (305) 573-4200.

Saturday 6/3

FUND-RAISER
   The Zoological Society of Florida presents "Boogie for Metrozoo's Animals." Dance party organized by Carole Cotton & Happy Balloons, with music by DJ Jerry Munson. Dress in black or animal stripes, spots or designs. $35; $60 a couple. Country Club of Coral Gables, 997 N Greenway Drive. Details: (305) 255-5551.
MIAMI BAHAMAS GOOMBAY FESTIVAL
   Second day. Commemoration ceremonies featuring more than 300 vendors, parade, arts, crafts, food & drink. Noon-7:30 p.m. Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 372-9966.
FUND-RAISING BANQUET
   The Miami-Dade branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's 12th annual freedom fund banquet. $100; $35 for children, includes year's membership. 6 p.m. Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 685-8694.
ORCHID LECTURE SERIES
   "Easy Orchid Care for Beautiful Blooms: Cattleya & Dendrobium." First of four-week series featuring two-hour classes. $15; $12 for members. 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Bonnet House, 900 N Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale. Details: (954) 563-5393.

Sunday 6/4

HISTORIC CORAL GABLES BRUNCH
   Historical Museum of Southern Florida presents a stroll through the Gables with historian Paul George. Reservations required. $45; $40 for members. Brunch at La Palma Ristorante & Bar, 116 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 375-1621.
MIAMI BAHAMAS GOOMBAY FESTIVAL
   Last day. Featuring more than 300 vendors. Arts, crafts, food & drink. Noon-8 p.m. Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 372-9966.
BOWLING FOR RHINOS.
   Bowl with Miami Metrozoo animal keepers to raise funds for the rhinos. $15; $75 for team of 5. 7 p.m. Don Carter Kendall Lanes, 13600 N Kendall Dr. Details: (305) 255-5551.

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