Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, July 18, 2024

July 3 through Aug. 30  Play Program at the Miami Lakes Youth Center. The Miami Lakes Parks and Recreation Department has launched a new membership program for kids 5 - 13 at The Spot.  Kids can enjoy ping pong, air hockey, board games and more engaging activities under the watch of supervised staff.  Once children are members, they’re welcome to go to the center and enjoy the activities. Parents can sign children up by visiting https://bit.ly/3ROmYe7. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Free. 

July 18 Health Lecture: Recognizing and Responding to Strokes. The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee with Encompass Health and the Alzheimer’s Association will present a lecture on identifying strokes. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. 11 a.m. Free. 

July 21, 24, 28 and 31 Summer Open Fishing Fun The Town of Miami Lakes will once again host fishing at the Optimist Park Marina during the summer. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 Northwest 162 St. Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Registration is required prior to participating. 

July 20 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. To reserve a table email info@thefloridamarketplacegroup.com or call 786-503-3956.

July 23 Senior Field Trip to the Movies. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for movie screening. The  selection will be confirmed the week before. Meet at CMX Cinemas, 6711 Main St., Miami Lakes. 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Free for people 60+, comes with popcorn and a drink. Register by calling town hall: 305-364-6100. For more information email Aisle Pastora,  Pastoraa@miamilakes-fl.gov.

July 24 Business Networking Social. The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee and BNI will host a networking social at El Pimiento Restaurant. Business professionals can mingle and make connections. El Pimento Restaurant, 16403 NW 67th Ave. 5:30 p.m. Free. 

July 25 Senior Field Trip to loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins 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. Registration opens on Eventbrite.com on July 1 at 8:30 a.m. For more information email Aisle Pastora, Pastoraa@miamilakes-fl.gov.