June 21 Make Sandbags. Kids ages 12 to 17 can sign up to fill sandbags used to prevent flooding and earn community service hours. Volunteers should wear sneakers, a hat and sunblock and bring water. Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 9 a.m. to noon.
June 21 Masquerade and Casino Evening for Children with Special Needs Presented by the Arc of South Florida and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Casino games, virtual auction, raffles, food and wine tastings, live music, dancing. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. To benefit Arc’s Ace Academy and Project Thrive; GiGi’s Playhouse and Angels Reach Foundation. Register at www.summerspreeauction.com. 6 p.m. $100.
June 22 Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative free mammograms and heart screenings with Jackson Health System. Macy’s Westland Mall, 1777 W. 49th St., Hialeah. Appointment required, call 305-825-4081. Raffle prizes, gift cards, Macy’s mini-makeovers! Free, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June 22 Father's Day Fishing Tournament (new date) On the north bank of Graham Dairy Lake. Live bait for the first 30 angles who arrive. Bring your own gear, equipment (e.g., poles, lines, hooks, etc.) will not be provided. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Free to town residents. Park at 8100 Governors Square Blvd., Miami Lakes, Fla 33016. Sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Committee and Law Office of Joshua J. Hertz, P.A. and the Morera Law Group, P.A. Group size for each registrant is limited to three people. Angles ages 16 - 64 must submit a valid freshwater fishing license to pastoraa@miamilakes-fl.gov. To get a license visit https://bit.ly/3WyqzOC.
June 22 Miami Lakes Farmers Market. Stroll along New Barn Road and enjoy a variety of vendors at the weekly farmer’s market hosted by The Florida Marketplace Group. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
June 25 Social Security Seminar hosted by Mayor Manny Cid. Mayor Manny Cid will host a seminar featuring Social Security Administration Official Evelyn Linares. Residents can learn about upcoming changes to benefits; retirement benefits; learn about preventing fraud and have their cases reviewed by Linares. Coffee and light snacks will be provided, registration is not required. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 10:30 a.m. Free.
June 29 Community Health Fair. Presented by Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus and Ameri-can Legion Post 144. Hear about how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease from Dr. Genibert Perez-Puelles. Special guest Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sen. René Garcia. Food, music giveaways and more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Gary Cardenas at 786-942-5700 or email gcardenassr@gmail.com, Pedro Fiallo at 786-556-1526 or Judy Brid at jbrid@mdc.edu. Free. No registration required. Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, 1780 W 49th St., Room 5101.
July 4 Fourth of July Celebration. Join the Town of Miami Lakes for the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Veterans Park. Enjoy music, food and family-friendly activities capped off with fireworks. The Special Needs Advisory Board will once again a sensory friendly room inside the Mary Collins Community Center for attendees who may need a break. Sponsored by The Graham Companies, Memorial Healthcare Systems, Morera Law Group P.A. and Cigna Healthcare. Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. Veterans Park, 15151 Northwest 82 Ave. Free. 6:30 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/3yO6bkX for more information on parking.
July 10 Miami Lakes Garden Club. Join the Mi-ami Lakes Garden Club for its summer lunch and Bunco game. Lunch and game play are $6 and door prizes are included. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., noon. $6.
July 13 American Legion Post 144 monthly meet-ing. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave., Miami Lakes. 10 a.m. Free.
July 25 Senior Field Trip. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee to cheer on the Miami Marlins as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. Open only to residents 65+, seating is limited and reservations are required. Guests must show identification. Bus departs Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St., at 10:15 a.m. and registration opens on July 1.