April 30 Miami Association of Realtors’ City Spotlight on Miami Lakes Featuring Mayor Josh Dieguez; Eddie Blanco, chair, Miami Realtors; Dinorah de Cardenas, president-elect, Miami Realtors Residential and Albert Vasquez, governor, Miami Realtors Residential. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch noon - 1:45 p.m. $35 includes program and lunch. To register go to: rb.gy/w9gbzu.
May 1 National Day of Prayer A light breakfast will be served at Town Hall, followed by a time of prayer, unity and reflection. 6601 Main St., 8:30 a.m. Free.
May 3 Kentucky Derby Casino Gala Presented by the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes It’s an evening of elegance, excitement and empowerment. Dinner and complimentary wine served. Casino gaming and silent auction. Dress in Derby chic attire. $135. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. For tickets go to Zontamiamilakesclub.org.
May 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.
May 10 Tree Dedication Ceremony for Judy Farcus Serra The Veterans Committee will dedicate a tree to honor Judy Farcus Serra, for her legacy and support for veterans in Miami Lakes. 10 a.m. – Noon, Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Free.
May 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. Guest speaker is Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Maj. Jose Gonzalez, who leads the town’s police force. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. 6842 Main St. For tickets go to MiamiLakesChamber.com.
May 15 Coffee with a Cop Enjoy coffee and conversation with members of the Miami Lakes District of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, presented by the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 7970 NW 154 St. 9 a.m. Free.
May 15 Responding with Compassion Workshop Presented by the Mental Health Task Force Featuring speakers from Thriving Minds and the WestCare Foundation. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office will describe their crisis intervention team’s program. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
May 16 Senior Party: Sock Hop Take a trip back to the 1950s with the Elderly Affairs Committee at its annual spring Sock Hop. Bring your saddle shoes and poodle skirts and have a great afternoon of dancing and fun. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Pre-registration is required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.
May 16 Main Street Live! Free jazz concert by the Jackson Bunn Group on Main Street, sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Committee; The Graham Companies; Economic Development Committee; Main Street Merchants and Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Music, dance, art and more. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
May 20 Seminar: Latinos, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s by Latino Center on Aging. Learn about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and how they affect individuals and families. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 21 Senior Field Trip “The Girl on the Train” at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. Depart from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Bus departs at 12:30 p.m., leaves theater at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia. Free.
May 27 to May 29 R.A.D Self Defense Training Rape Aggression Defense, the Town of Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and citizens crime watch will present a 12-hour self-defense program. It has lectures on personal safety; crime prevention and physical skills instruction. Open to females 14+, minors must have a parent/guardian at class. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To register email RAD@ccwmiamidade.org.