Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Nov. 2 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Business Expo. In its 23rd year, the expo brings together local businesses and the public. There will be fun games, prizes, music and more. Meet your neighborhood merchants all in one place during this free event. Vivian Gonzalez of WSVN-Ch. 7 returns as mistress of ceremonies. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Nov. 3 Cafecito con Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia. Holiday Bakery, 7313 Miami Lakes Drive, Cypress Village Shopping Center, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. 

Nov. 4 E-Sports Tournament. Bring your Nintendo Switch Controllers and take on your friends in the Super Smash Bros. game. Bring your own controller. Sign up and confirm in an email two days before the competition to be added to the bracket. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.

Nov. 5 44th Annual Veterans Parade. Celebrate Veterans Day with the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee during this classic parade featuring school bands, veterans and active members of the military. The parade starts at Northwest 67 Avenue and Bull Run Road. Free. 10 a.m. 

Nov. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its popular bingo luncheon. Seniors 60+ can enjoy lunch, fun and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Free. 11 a.m. 

Nov. 8 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker is William G. Perez, retired colonel, U.S. Marine Corps and chair of the Veterans Committee. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon in the hotel lobby. 

Nov. 12 Rummage Sale, items for sale presented by the Miami Lakes Garden Club. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Free.

Nov. 16 Mount Sinai Health Lecture. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to learn about “Facts and Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease,” with Melissa Verzura, presented by Mount Sinai Hospital. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 11 a.m. 

Nov. 16 Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee, Miami-Dade County, the Town of Miami Lakes and the University of Florida will present a program about Florida-friendly landscaping practices to protect water and create a cost effective and efficient garden. Miami Lakes Town Hall 6601 Main St. Free. 7 p.m. 

Nov. 18 Skate Miami Lakes.  Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program in conjunction with the nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center. 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m. 

Nov. 18 The 38th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights. Visit with Santa who will magically light up the street at 6:15 p.m. See performers, enjoy music, get candy, face painting, take photos and more. Main Street between Northwest 67th Avenue and Bull Run Road. 3:30 pm. - 7:30 p.m. Free.

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Senior Social. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a Thanksgiving Senior Social. Residents and non-residents 60+ can join in on the fun, music and food. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 Northwest 87 Ave. Free. 11 a.m.