Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Nov. 17 Senior field trip to the library. Join the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee and visit the county library branch in Miami Lakes. Seniors 60+ must provide their own transportation. Miami Lakes Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road. 11 a.m. Free. 

Nov. 17 Teen open hang at The Spot. Kids ages 12-to- 15 can enjoy an evening of refreshments and video games at this monthly hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.

 6 p.m. Free. 

Nov. 17 City of Hialeah vs. Town of Miami Lakes Charity Basketball Game to benefit the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative of Miami Lakes. Bucky Dent Gym, 2250 W. 60th St., Hialeah, 6 p.m. - 

9 p.m. Snacks, performances, raffles, music. Purchase $5 tickets at https://bit.ly/3UmyTiK. 

Nov. 17 Zonta Club of Miami Lakes general meeting.  Trattoria Pampered Chef Restaurant, 7374 Miami Lakes Dr. Guest speaker is Maureen Ruggiero of Habitat for Humanity. 6:30 p.m. For a reservation call 

Dallas Gory, 305-389-1145 or Audrey Watkins, 305-389-3318. 

Nov. 19 Community Bike Ride. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee’s bike rides are back. November’s ride celebrates veterans. Leave from the Cypress Village Shopping Center, 7333 Miami Lakes Drive. 8 a.m. Free. 

Nov. 19 Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Kids 11-to-16 can grab their Nintendo Switch controllers and participate in the first Super Smash Bros. Tournament at The Spot. Players must pre-register and confirm via email two days before the tournament. Town of Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 10 a.m. Free. 

Nov. 20 Senior Social Thanksgiving. The town of Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee presents its Thanksgiving senior social. Residents and non-residents 60+ are invited to enjoy food and music at the Roberto Alonso  Community Center, 16500 NW 87nd Ave.  2 p.m. Free. 

 Dec. 10 Reindeer Run 5k. Join the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee for the Reindeer Run 5k at Veterans Park. Kids can race in the Little Reindeer Dash.  Runners get a holiday-themed medal and T-shirt.  

 Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 8 a.m. $40 for adults and $20 kids; 8 a.m. To register go to https://bit.ly/3EfNOWb.

     Events are subject to change, so please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. To register for activities, visit www.Toml.eventbrite.com