April 16 Business Networking Social Business professionals can enjoy this after work party with the Economic Development Committee, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and BNI Miami Lakes at 1910 Restaurant & Bar, 6743 Main St. 5:30 p.m. Free.
April 17 Mount Sinai Medical Center Health Lecture The Elderly Affairs Committee will host Dr. Kevin Wang from Mount Sinai Medical Center. He will describe the rotator cuff and how problems are treated. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. – noon. Free. Pre-registration required at Toml.Eventbrite.com.
April 19 Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt The Youth Activities Task Force presents its annual Easter egg hunt and Spring Fling, when kids can enjoy a morning of fun activities. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
April 19 Field Trip to the Hialeah Gardens Botanical Garden Admission is free to the Botanical Garden at 13501 NW 107th Ave. The Miami Lakes Garden Club invites those wishing to carpool to meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Winn-Dixie parking lot, Royal Oaks Plaza, 15400 NW 77th Court, for a 10 a.m. departure.
April 25 Arbor Day Celebration The Parks & Recreation Department will plant a Cathedral Live Oak at Park 60, 15341 Turnbull Drive. Light snacks and refreshments served, 4:30 p.m. Free.
April 26 2nd Annual Community Health Fair American Legion Post 144 presents The 2nd Annual Community Health Fair for people over 65. Speakers: Dr. Genibert Perez-Puelles of Sierra Medical; Lupe Bruneman, expert in Medicare, Medicaid and senior social services; Rosa Barroso, The Therapy Labs. Raffles giveaways, music by DJ Paula Z and food first come, first served by Sergio’s GO. Ana G. Mendez University, 15201 NW 79th Court. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free.
April 30 Miami Association of Realtors’ City Spotlight on Miami Lakes Featuring Mayor Josh Dieguez; Eddie Blanco, chair, Miami Realtors; Dinorah de Cardenas, president-elect, Miami Realtors Residential and Albert Vasquez, governor, Miami Realtors Residential. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch from 12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. $35 includes program and lunch. To register go to: rb.gy/w9gbzu.
May 1 National Day of Prayer A light breakfast will be served at Town Hall, followed by a time of prayer, unity and reflection. 6601 Main St., 8:30 a.m. Free.
May 3 Kentucky Derby Casino Gala Presented by the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, it’s an evening of elegance, excitement and empowerment. Dinner and complimentary wine served. Casino gaming and silent auction Derby chic attire. $135. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. For tickets go to Zontamiamilakesclub.org.
May 8 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. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.
May 10 Paint a Picture for Mom at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market *Event is full Honor an influential woman in your life by painting a picture at this fun event to celebrate Mother’s Day. This event is for children only. Free. Pre-registration is required. Bull Run Road and Main St., 10 a.m. – noon. For more information email Aisle Pastora at Pastoraa@miamilakes-fl.gov.
May 15 Coffee with a Cop Enjoy coffee and conversation with members of the Miami Lakes District of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, presented by the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 7970 NW 154 St. Free. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
May 15 Responding with Compassion Workshop Presented by the Mental Health Task Force, featuring speakers from Thriving Minds; WestCare Foundation’s The Village South and the 11th Judicial Circuit, Criminal Mental Health Project and Crisis Intervention Team. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
May 21 Senior Field Trip to the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables to see the play “The Girl on the Train” Depart from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. Rene Garcia.
June 14 Father’s Day Fishing Tournament The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee presents this annual tournament for kids and their dads. Graham Dairy Lake, 8100 Governors Square Blvd. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free for residents.