Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Feb. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Join the chamber for their monthly gathering. Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Ray Garcia are the scheduled speakers. Main Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com

Feb. 16 Chair Yoga presented by IntuneHealth and the Elderly Affairs Committee Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. Ages 60+

Feb. 16 - March 3 “Christiana Lysistrata” by Vinecia Coleman. Join the Main Street Players for their second show of the 2024 season for this modern twist on a Greek comedy Lysistrata. Main Street Playhouse, 6812 Main St. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, students and military. For tickets: www.mainstreetplayers.com

Feb. 17 Painting with a Twist Enjoy a special Painting with a Twist event presented by the Special Needs Advisory Board. Participants can enjoy this  Valentine’s Day-themed art class that includes complimentary lunch. Painting with a Twist, 15100 NW 67th Ave. Free. 1 p.m.  

Feb. 17 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and join this monthly program, with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center. 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.

Feb. 17 Black History Celebration: Motown Revue -- SOLD OUT  The Cultural Affairs Committee welcomes the public to the auditorium of the Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North to see performances of cover songs from the Temptations, Tina Turner, The Supremes and Michael Jackson. 7 p.m. Free.  

Feb 20 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal, fun and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+ Free. 11 a.m.

Feb. 23 Teen Open Hang Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. Ages 13 – 17. Free. 6 p.m. 

Feb. 27 or Feb. 29 HELP (Health Emergency Life Protection) Class Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teaches basic lifesaving skills such as adult and pediatric, hands-only CPR; early stroke recognition; stopping the bleed and blocked airway emergencies for adults, children and infants. Interactive lecture and hands-on practice. This is awareness level training with minimal physical activity for those without medical backgrounds. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 6 p.m. Free. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3Sty5tZ.

Feb. 28 Coffee with a cop. Come enjoy a coffee and a chat with officers from the Miami-Dade Police Miami Lakes District. McDonalds, 7435 Miami Lakes Drive. 8:30 a.m. Free.