May 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main. Guest speaker is Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Maj. Jose Gonzalez, who leads the town’s police force. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. 6842 Main St. For tickets go to MiamiLakesChamber.com.
May 15 Coffee with a Cop Enjoy coffee and conversation with deputies from the Miami Lakes District of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, presented by the Public Safety Committee. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 7970 NW 154th St. 9 a.m. Free.
May 15 Responding with Compassion Workshop Presented by the Mental Health Task Force. Speakers from Thriving Minds and the WestCare Foundation. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office will describe the crisis intervention team’s program. Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
May 16 Senior Party: Sock Hop Take a trip back to the 1950s with the Elderly Affairs Committee at its annual spring Sock Hop. Bring your saddle shoes and poodle skirts for an great afternoon of dancing and fun. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required at toml.eventbrite.com.
May 16 Main Street Live! Music, Dance, Art and More Free jazz concert by the Jackson Bunn Group, Main Street, Miami Lakes. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Presented by the Main Street Merchants; Cultural Affairs and Economic Development committees; The Graham Companies; Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Town of Miami Lakes.
May 17 Miami Dade County Public Schools Health and Wellness Fair Health screenings, fun family activites, cooking demos, workshops and games. Miami Dade College North, 11380 NW 27th Ave. 9 a.m. -
1 p.m. Free. Register with QR Code for free kids EKGs at EngageMiamiDade.net/wavetowellness.
May 20 Seminar: Latinos, Alzheimer’s disease & Parkinson’s disease by Latino Center on Aging Learn how the diseases affect individuals and their families and find support too. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 9 a.m. to 1 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. Free.
May 21 Speed Networking & Karaoke Night Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce invites business professionals to network, sing and for the first 30 guests, have a free cocktail. Chela’s Cocteleria, 15301 NW 67th Ave. 6 p.m. Free.
May 26 Veterans Committee Memorial Day event Mark Memorial Day with the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee with a day of remembrance for fallen members of the military. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. Free. 10 a.m. - noon.
May 27 to May 29 R.A.D. Self Defense Training Rape Aggression Defense along with the Town of Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Citizens Crime Watch present a 12-hour self-defense program. Educational lecture on personal safety; crime prevention; physical skills instruction. Classes open to females 14+, minors must have parent or guardian in class. Participants must attend 12 hours of instruction. R.A.D. Self Defense Course will be held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave., 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Register via email, RAD@ccwmiamidade.org.
May 28 Miami-Dade County Commission for Women Public Meeting Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6:30 p.m. Free.
June 5 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.
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.