Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 6, 2025

Feb. 8, 15 and 22 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents a Saturday market with vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Feb. 8 Special Needs Advisory Board: Painting with a Twist Individuals with special needs will have a supportive and fun environment in which to express themselves. Painting with a Twist, 15501 Bull Run Road. Free 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, TOML.Eventbrite.com

Feb. 12 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Guest speaker is cardiologist Dr. Gilbert Concepcion of Larkin Hospital. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon; $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Register at www.miamilakeschamber.com

Feb. 13 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, TOML.Eventbrite.com

Feb. 20 Mount Sinai Health Lecture The Elderly Affairs Committee will host a lecture by Dr. Joseph Barbera. The subject is “Outpatient knee & hip replacement: when, why & how?” at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. – Noon. Free. 

Feb. 21 Main Street Live! Enjoy the “soulful rock ‘n roll” of the Brothers of Others, presented by the Main Street Merchants, The Graham Companies and the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee on Main St. at the big oak tree. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m. www.BrothersofOthers.com.

Feb. 22 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m.

Feb. 27 Blasting Advisory Board Community Municipal Workshop The Blasting Advisory Board will host a workshop on blasting. Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 7 p.m. 

Feb. 28 Youth Open Hang Kids ages 5 - 12 can enjoy a fun evening of games and activities at The Spot. Picnic Park East, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

March 1 Inaugural Spartan Swine Showdown Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s competitive pig roast to raise funds for campus improvements. Advance tickets $20, day of $25. A $450 fee includes a 40-to-50-pound pig, reserved cooking spot and team T-shirts. Food, drinks, performances and family activities. Doors open at 11 a.m. 15600 NW 32nd Ave. Sponsors/competitors contact Celia Rouco, Crouco@pacehs.com. For tickets: Spartanswineshowdown.com.

March 14 2nd Annual Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament Enjoy a fun afternoon of golf to benefit local charities. $700 per foursome includes green and cart fees; free beverages; dinner after the tournament; a chance to win a free car and gifts from sponsors. Country Club of Miami, 6801 NW 186th St. To register or be a sponsor go to www.miamilakeschamber.com.