April 5 Neighborhood Bike Ride for Autism Awareness Month Hosted by the Neighborhood Improvement Committee, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Depart from the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market, Main Street at New Barn Road. Wear symbolic blue or decorate your bike with autism awareness ribbons and symbols. Free parking. Free.
April 5 Arts for Autism Resource Fair Presented by the Special Needs Advisory Board and the Arts for Autism Foundation. Enjoy dancing, raffles and family fun to raise funds for the Arts for Autism Foundation. Superhero costumes are encouraged for attendees and the best costume will be recognized. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82 Ave. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3FDSMzd.
April 5 Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Hosted by the American Legion Post 144 in partnership with Miami Lakes Veterans Committee and Fishing with America’s Finest. A fishing tournament with prizes; live entertainment; a bounce house; snow cones and a free raffle. Lunch provided, while supplies last. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. RSVP to info@fwaf.net.
April 6 Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure The 8th annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure will take over Main Street with over 250 cars, live music, a DJ, beer garden and food options at this event benefitting cancer research, held in memory of the late Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso. For more information or to register your car, visit www.mlcarsforacure.com. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Main Street. Car show is free, buy tickets for the beer garden.
April 9 Seniors Domino Tournament, Miami Lakes vs. Hialeah A friendly match sponsored by Mayor Josh Dieguez’s office. Elders may enjoy lunch, win prizes and enter raffles. Free admission. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Milander Center for the Arts and Enertainment, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. For information email Joshua Villorin, villorinj@miamilakes-fl.gov.
April 9 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon There is a change in guest speakers; it was to be Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez. Instead, Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Bryan Morera will address the business group. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. For tickets go to MiamiLakesChamber.com.
April 9 Miami Lakes Garden Club The club will sponsor lunch and a Bunco game at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. Fee is $6 and includes lunch, a Bunco game and door prizes.
April 10 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.
April 12 American Legion Post 144 monthly meeting. Second nomination of officers. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 10 a.m. Free. Register to join the Legion.
April 12 Special Needs Advisory Board & Hope for Autism Talent Show The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board and Hope for Autism will present a talent show featuring members of Hope for Autism. 6 p.m. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave. Free.
April 16 Business Networking Social at 1910 Restaurant & Bar The Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and BNI Miami Lakes welcome business professionals to network over cocktails and small bites. 1910 Restaurant & Bar, 6743 Main St., 5:30 p.m. Free.
April 17 Mt. Sinai Health Lecture The Elderly Affairs Committee will host Dr. Kevin Wang from Mt. Sinai Medical Center. He will talk about the rotator cuff, what it is and how it’s treated. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. Pre-registration required.
Children’s Book DriveThrough April 25 The Town of Miami Lakes and the Education Advisory Board are collecting new and gently-used children’s books. Drop off donations at Town Hall, 6601 Main St.
April 19 Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt The Youth Activities Task Force presents its annual Easter egg hunt, games and more family fun. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.
April 19 The Miami Lakes Garden Club Field Trip to the Hialeah Gardens Botanical Garden Admission is free to the Botanical Garden at 13501 NW 107th Ave. Those wishing to carpool can 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.