Community Calendar through July 4

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 15, 2023

Please check the Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com

June 14 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its bi-monthly bingo luncheon for seniors 60+. Enjoy lunch and a chance to play for prizes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. 

June 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is Jorge Colina, town resident and former chief of police for the City of Miami. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch is at noon. Tickets are $35 for members, $45 for non-members, $50 day of event. To register visit www.miamilakeschamber.com.

June 17 Father’s Day Fishing Tournament. The Cultural Affairs Committee invites dads, granddads and kids to its annual catch and release fishing tournament at Graham Dairy Lake. Bring your rods and reels. Residents ages 16-64 must have a valid freshwater fishing license from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Apply at https://bit.ly/3WyqzOC. Email a copy to pastoraa@miamilakes-fl.gov. Medals awarded for youngest and oldest anglers; smallest and largest fish caught; most fish caught; first fish caught and best overall. Groups are limited to three individuals.  Free live bait given to the first 30 participants to arrive. Graham Dairy Lake, 8100 Governors Square Blvd. 8 a.m. Free.

June 21 Senior Field Trip -- Miami Marlins Game. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Residents 65+ will get free transportation and tickets for this game. Registration at TOML.Eventbrite.com is required and seating is limited. Depart from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Sign in at 11 a.m., bus leaves at 11:30 a.m.

June 21 Public Meeting on Blasting Issues Invited guests include Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and elected officials. Held at 6801 NW 186th St., doors open 6 p.m., the meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free.

June 24 3rd Annual Pride Booth at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Stop by for free resources, giveaways. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Main Street at New Barn Road. Free.

June 24 AGMU Community Health Fair. Join Ana G. Mendez University and Pedro Fiallo of American Legion Post 144 for a health fair. There will be music; food; raffles and prizes. Ana G. Mendez 

University, 15201 NW 79 Ct. 11 a.m. Free. 

June 24 Pride Awareness Celebration at the Main Street Playhouse. An evening of poetry, music and performance of a short play. 6812 Main St. Light refreshments and a cash bar. 7:30 p.m. Free.  

June 28 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its bi-monthly bingo luncheon for seniors 60+. Enjoy lunch and a chance to play for prizes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. 

July 1 American Legion Post 144 meeting. Come see what the American Legion is all about during its monthly meeting. Veterans of all branches and eras of service are welcome to join the American Legion. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 10 a.m. Free to attend. Members pay dues.

July 4 Independence Day Celebration. Join the Cultural Affairs Committee for the 20th annual Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy food, music, fireworks and fun. Veterans Park, 15151 Northwest 82 Ave. 6:30 p.m. Free.