CARIBBEAN TODAY lwww -. .*rib e g -dy~omA FY I CELEBRATING JAMAICA As part of celebrations in the United States, several events marking Jamaica's Independence will be held this month. Some are listed here: * Aug. 8, 1:30 p.m. An exhibition of works by Jamaican artist Louis Davis will be presented at the Southeast Regional Library, Broward College, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Florida. The master of ceremonies will be Easton Lee. Spoken word artist Nzingah Oniwosan will also make a presentation. For more information, visit www.louisdavisart.com * Aug. 8,7 p.m. The Jamaican Association of Central Florida will hold its Annual Independence Banquet at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, 9700 International Dr. featuring DJ Charlie Brown and Jammin Band. For more information, visit www.jamaicanameri- canassoc.com or call Hyacinth at 407-578-8141. * Aug. 9, noon "Jamaica Day A Family Fun Day" at Exchange Park, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia. * Aug. 9, 11 a.m. Ecumenical Donovan D. Taylor, M.D. Board Certified Family Physician children adults gynecology i weight management Donovan Taylor, M.D. Please call for an appointment (305) 655-0702 Graduate of UWL. Previously practiced in Mandeville, Residency at JMH. NEW LOCATION 250 NW 183rd Street, Miami, Florida 33169 DIPLOMAT OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS Independence Service at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness St. N.W. in Washington D.C. * Aug. 9,2 p.m. An after- noon of music and dance at the Organization of American States (OAS), 17th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. in Washington D.C. * Aug. 9, 10 a.m. - Independence service at Grace Episcopal Church, 3600 North Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, Florida. * Aug. 9, 10 a.m. Annual Independence Mass at Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in Kendall, 11291 S.W. 142 Ave.,Miami, Florida. * Aug. 15,7 p.m. Annual Independence Ball hosted by Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. at the Renaissance Hotel, 1 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia. President Jamaica's Court of Appeal Seymour Panton will be the guest speaker. For more information, visit www.ajaatlanta.org INVESTMENT WORKSHOPS The Miami-Dade Public Library System will continue to offer free "Investment Workshops" this month at the Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St. in Miami, Florida. Friday, Aug. 21, noon to 1 p.m. - "Investing Basics: 20 tips for Becoming a Smarter Ini\ I< r For more informa- tion, call 305-375-2665. CAMPAIGN SKILLS In advance of Florida munici- pal elections in some of Miami-Dade's cities this fall - including Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah and Homestead and other local and state races set for 2010, candidates and their staff members can brush up on election and fundraising regu- lations at a campaign skills seminar sponsored by the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. Two seminars are planned: * Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. at Victor Wilde Community Center, 1701 W. 53 St., Hialeah. * Sept.16, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 790 N. Homestead Blvd. (U.S. 1 and S.W. 312 Street), Homestead. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Robert Thompson at 305-350-0630 or e- mail robthom@miamidade.gov. WWW.MORS E CYBERKNIFE.COM 'A1 -0 0 -204-0 e 455 K N I F F i C E N T E R Olive Chung-James, M.D. Board Certified Family Physician children, adults. gynecology .ec.v. ...*aeMD weight management A Dr. Chung-James, practicing in Miami since 1983, well-known in the Caribbean community. Conveniently Located Across From Jackson South E.R. at 9275 SW 152 Street, Suite 204. Miami, Florida 33157 Phone: 305-251-3975 Fax: 305-251-9839 IAN C. JONES, D.D.S. * Preventive Dentistry * Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry * Crowns, Bridges, Dentures * Oral Surgery & Root Canals * Bleaching of Teeth 6300 W. Atlantic Blvd. Margate, FL 33063 (954) 956-9500 August 2009