Miami,
FL
–
The most extraordinary arts and education
event of the spring season is here!
The
Education Fund’s 12th Annual
Charity Auction “The Art of Found Objects,”
will take place at the Doral Golf Resort &
Spa on Friday May 29, 2009 at 7pm.
All the one-of-a-kind artwork is created by
students & teachers in Miami-Dade County
K-12 public schools. In addition, this
exclusive art lover’s collection event will
feature bids on fabulous luxury items, live
entertainment, and an epicurean feast.
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WHEN:
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Friday May 29, 2009
7:30pm – 11:30pm
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WHERE:
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Doral Resort Golf & Spa
4400 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami,
FL 33178 |
Tickets are now on sale for this amazing
event at 305-892-5099, ext 23 or at
www.educationfund.org
By supporting The Education Fund events the
public is providing much-needed resources
and community-wide recognition for children
in the visual arts in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools (M-DCPS). These highly
successful events showcase the essential
role of the visual arts in stimulating
creativity and academic success for children
in our community, particularly those
attending low-income schools that often lack
basic classroom supplies.
For tickets or more information please
contact 305-892-5099 ext 23, or visit
www.educationfund.org
.
ABOUT THE EDUCATION FUND:
Since
1985, The Education Fund has worked
side-by-side with the private sector to
direct resources where they are needed most
in Miami-Dade schools. Their mission is to
design and implement initiatives to improve
our schools and bring excellence to public
education in Miami-Dade. The Education Fund
engages the entire community in making
educational excellence a top priority and
ensuring that every child learns and
succeeds in the Miami-Dade County public schools.
The
Education Funds programs benefit all of the
390+ schools, 22,000+ teachers and 340,000+
students in Miami-Dade County Public
Schools.
ABOUT OCEAN BANK
Ocean
Bank is the largest independent commercial
bank headquartered in the state of Florida. Chartered in
1982, Ocean Bank operates a network of 21
branches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward
counties. Since its inception, Ocean Bank
has impacted education in our community by
making substantial contributions to numerous
institutions such as the Education Fund,
Florida
International University, Miami Dade
College and The United
Negro College Fund/Florida Memorial
University. Acknowledging its support, Ocean
Bank has received numerous awards and
accolades from the Greater Miami Chamber of
Commerce, the Beacon Council and the Florida
Department of Education, among other
organizations. For more information about
Ocean Bank, visit
www.oceanbank.com