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Oct. 4 Hispanic Heritage Festival at Ana G. Mendez University. Open to all, enjoy music, dance, art and cuisine to learn about the school’s Hispanic and Latino students, faculty and community. 15201 NW 79th Court. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free.
Oct. 5 Cosmos for a Cure. Chela’s Cocteleria will donate 50% of proceeds from the sales of Cosmopolitan cocktails to the American Cancer Society. Donations to the cause from patrons will also be accepted. 15301 NW 67th Ave. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cash bar, free admission.
Oct. 6 Barry University lecture: Heart-healthy tips for seniors. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to hear Professor Suzanne Jaffe discuss how to prevent heart disease. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Space is limited, register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Free. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments served.
Oct. 7 E-Sports Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Bring your Nintendo Switch controllers and take on your friends in a Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Confirm via email two days before the competition to join the bracket. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. For more info email Kiara Rodriguez, RodriguezK@miamilakes-fl.gov. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.
Oct. 11 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its popular senior bingo luncheon. Seniors 60+ can enjoy lunch, fun and prizes at this event. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 11 a.m.
Oct. 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is Juan Fernandez-Barquin, clerk of the court and comptroller for Miami-Dade County. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. at Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. For more information: MiamiLakesChamber.com.
Oct. 11 Zonta Club of Miami Lakes presents a discussion about human trafficking. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office will teach residents how to identify the warning signs. The Zonta Club is also accepting donations of gift cards, clothing and toiletries for the agency’s human trafficking unit. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m.
Oct. 13 Pumpkins & Pages. A night of treats, interactive story time and more while wearing your favorite pajamas and cuddled in your blanket. Presented by Councilman Tony Fernandez, hosted by the Giving Gators charity. Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. RSVP Toml.Eventbrite.Com.
Oct. 14 Halloween Trick or Treat on Main Street, Miami Lakes. Shopkeepers will hand out candy to costumed kids. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free.
Oct. 14 Skate Miami Lakes. Bring your skateboard, rollerblades, scooters and helmets to Picnic Park East to enjoy the portable skate park. SkateFree will be on hand to teach skills as well. 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.
Oct. 14 Cultural Affairs Committee’s annual Hispanic Celebration, this year honoring Spain. There will be a flamenco dancer; music; dancing; a presentation on Spain. Paella and sangria will be provided by El Pimiento restaurant. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m.
Oct. 20 Youth Open Hang. Kids ages 5 - 12 can hang out with friends and paint pumpkins during this fall-themed hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 Halloween Senior Social. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee, ages 60+, Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free.
Oct. 27 Teen Open Hang. Teenagers ages 13 - 17 can meet friends at The Spot during this monthly event. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 6 p.m.
Oct. 28 Nightmare on Montrose. Join the Youth Activities Task Force at Veterans Park from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. for “costumes, candy and cobwebs,” a family-friendly Halloween party. Visit the haunted house and candy stations; decorate pumpkins; dine at food trucks and compete in the costume contest. 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Free.