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Saturday August 9
Oh, no … school is already on the horizon. Don’t be glum, that means shopping! Teen People magazine has put together the Rock ‘n Shop back-to-school clothing and entertainment tour, which will stop at the Aventura Mall (19501 Biscayne Blvd.) this weekend. The best part is that local teens get to join the fun. Mirroring the magazine’s use of “real people” as models in the magazine, only local teens will walk the runway dressed in the latest clothing. Vocally talented youths can take advantage of the Maybelline Maybe You’ve Got It singing competition. The winner will represent Miami in a national event, and then that winner will be flown to Los Angeles for Teen People‘s Artist of the Year Party. At their Hollywood-esque beauty bar, hairstyling product mavens L.A. Looks will offer makeovers and consultations to attendees. Musical entertainment will be provided by several popular artists including the Troys, two teenage sisters from San Diego who play heartfelt original tunes in a punky singer/songwriter style. Last but not least, cast members from the NBC television show American Dreams will appear to meet fans and sign autographs. The fun goes on from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. today. (A casting call takes place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday.) Admission is free. Call 305-935-1110.– By Margaret Griffis
Tuesday August 12
Fore! Youth
Young golfers hit the green
Doral’s infamous “Blue Monster” wasn’t built in a day, and neither were the skills of Tiger Woods. So professional tour card dreams need to start now. A good place to test skills is the Palmetto Junior Golf Open, now in its 24th year. The boys’ division is broken into age groups 12 to 13, 14 to 15, and 16 to 17, while girls 13 to 17 compete together. First to third place in each category gets a trophy, and the boys’ low-score medalist will compete in the Junior Orange Bowl International Championship (Tiger territory). Can the Masters be far behind? The tournament runs today through Thursday, August 14, at Palmetto Golf Course, 9300 SW 152nd St. Entry fee is $55. Call 305-238-2922. — By John Anderson