The Times

Got a voice? If so, the opera wants you

So everyone always tells you that you should have gone into the opera. Here's your chance to prove them right. The Miami Chorale, a division of the Miami Choral Society, Inc., is accepting a limited number of qualified singers for the Spring Concert Season. Singers interested in performing Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and the Faure Requiem should plan to attend open rehearsals Monday, Jan. 10, 17 or 24. All rehearsals begin at 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the Bryan Memorial Methodist Church, 3713 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. For additional information, call 443-7816, or 443-6111.

Character study

A character study of Boris Godunov, a Russian Czar in the 1500s, will be presented by Dr. Daniel Harris Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. For further information, call 444-0364.

Dance extravaganza

Professionals II and a Touch of Class will sponsor a live band dance extravaganza at the Fiesta Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel, 1101 NW 42nd Ave., Sunday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. South Dade singles are invited to attend. For more information, call 538-2884.

Realtors give Representative civic award

The Kendall-Perrine Board of Realtors presented Rep. Bob McKnight a Special Civic Affairs Award in connection with the Sunrise School for the Retarded at the Board's recent Installation. Representative McKnight was instrumental in obtaining help through the legislature to keep the Sunrise School open in times of financial crisis last summer, when the school faced the possibility of having to close because of unsafe conditions of the facilities occupied. Through legislative assistance and Rep. McKnight's efforts, the school was moved to temporary facilities until a new facility can be constructed. The Sunrise School has been a special project of the Kendall-Perrine Board's Civic Affairs and Public Relations Committees.

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Classes for diabetics

Free classes for diabetics and their families will be conducted at Baptist Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Dr., every second and third Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The next class begins Jan. 11. For more information, call Mrs. Exelbert at 279-6600, ext. 6258.

Wild flowers

“Weeds and Wild Flowers” was the most outstanding program given for members of the Shenandoah Garden Club by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McFarland at their home. After the program, members visited the McFarland garden with its many varieties of wild flowers.

Slide presentation

“The American Jewish Artist,” will be the subject of a talk and slide presentation by Julia Busch to the Beth Am Sisterhood in the Temple Social Hall, 5950 N. Kendall Dr., Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. For reservations, call 667-5587.

Opera program

The Miami Music Club will present its annual opera program to commemorate Founder's Day of the National Federation of Music Clubs, Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Miami Woman's Club, 1737 N. Bayshore Dr., at 10:30 a.m.

Fern discussion

The South Florida Fern Society will meet Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Merrick Community School, 30 Zamora Ave., in the cafeteria. Davallias will be the topic of speaker Dr. Gene Delchamps, a professor at the University of Miami.

Cancer conference

A cancer conference for nurses and students will be presented Thursday, Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elks Club in Homestead. Dr. Margaret Mandrillo will speak on the “Keys to Good Cancer Nursing. All South Dade nurses are invited to attend.

Hospital costs

Herb Long, executive director of Mercy Hospital, will address the Southwest Kiwanis Club, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2121 Ponce de Leon, at 12:15 p.m. His topic will be “About Hospital Costs.”

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