Dec. 21, 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 21 Holiday Senior Social Seniors 60+ can attend the annual holiday senior social and enjoy food, fun and music, presented by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sold Out.
Dec. 21 Lake Martha 5th Annual Christmas Boat Parade Presented by the Lake Martha Homeowners Association, the parade on the lake of canoes, kayaks, John boats and other vessels will begin around 6 p.m. Watch from public pocket parks around the lake. Free.
Jan. 8 Miami Lakes Garden Club Monthly Bunco game and luncheon. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for a buffet lunch, Bunco Game with prizes and door prizes. The public is welcome.
Jan. 9 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. Free. Pre-registration required.
Jan. 11 Jazz in the Park The Cultural Affairs Committee presents the annual Jazz in the Park show featuring the sounds of the Valerie Tyson Band. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82 Ave. 7 p.m. Free.
Jan. 18 Miami Lakes Garden Club Meeting at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. The Topic will be growing garden herbs. 10 a.m.
Jan. 23 Special Needs Safety Program Workshop Presented by the Special Needs Advisory Board. Parents and caretakers of individuals with special needs can hear from speakers on the subject. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. Free.
Jan. 24 Education Advisory Board’s Inaugural Spelling Bee Sixth graders from Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center and the Miami Lakes Middle School will compete at
Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. Free.
Jan. 29 Business Networking Social Sponsored by the Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International, Miami Lakes Bar Association and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Gaucho’s Restaurant, 7357 Miami Lakes Drive. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free.
March 1 Inaugural Spartan Swine Showdown Monsignor Edward Pace High School will host a competitive pig roast to raise funds for campus improvements. Advance tickets are $20, day of event, $25. Four-person teams must register by Feb. 1. A $450 fee includes a 40 or 50-pound pig, reserved cooking area and T-shirts for each member. There will be food, drinks, live performers and family activities as well as the contest. Doors open at 11 a.m. 15600 NW 32nd Ave. Sponsors and competitors may contact Celia Rouco, Crouco@pacehs.com. For tickets go online to Spartanswinehowdown.com.