Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Sept. 4 Summer Open Fishing Fun. The Town of Miami Lakes hosts fishing at the Optimist Park Marina. Bait, poles and safety vests are included for those signing up. Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Registration is required before dropping a line in the water. Go to https://bit.ly/4ecZOam.

Sept. 5 Miami Lakes Medical Center Grand Opening. Public invited, 15536 NW 77th Ct., 5:30 p.m. Refreshments served, free. RSVP at 786-822-0557.

Sept. 5 Book talk with Marjan Kamali. The Cultural Affairs Committee will present a virtual book talk with Iranian-American author Marjan Kamali, who is the award-winning author of “The Lion Women of Tehran,” “The Stationery Shop” and “Together Tea.” Light refreshments will be served. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6:30 p.m. Free. 

Sept. 7 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. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Sept. 7  37°N Store Grand opening and ribbon cutting. The public is invited to the newest shop on Main Street for its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. 37°N will also have giveaways; interactive activities; promotions and other fun events throughout the day. 37°N, 6832 Main St. 11 a.m. Free. Register at https://bit.ly/3X0TcEG

Sept. 10 Cafecito con René.  Meet with District 13 Commissioner Sen. René Garcia to chat and enjoy coffee and pasteries. BB's Bakehouse, 6731 Main St. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free. 

Sept. 10 Senior Field Trip to the Movies to see “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the horror/comedy flick rated PG-13. The Elderly Affairs Committee’s activity is at CMX Cinemas, 6711 Main St., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.

Sept. 11  9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The Town of Miami Lakes Public Safety and Veterans committees will honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a bell ringing and wreath laying ceremony. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 9 a.m. Free. 

Sept. 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. The business group’s guest speaker is Dr. Frantz R. Lerebours, a team physician for the Miami HEAT and Florida International University athletics. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. $45 for members, $55 for non-members and $60 day of registration.  Go to www.MiamiLakesChamber.com.

Sept. 13 through Sept. 29 “Ms. And Ms. Watson, Apt 2B” at the Main Street Players. A modern dark comedic take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes.” The play by Katie Hamill brings two women together to solve a mystery in a new take on a classic tale. Main Street Playhouse, 6812 Main St. Adults $30 and students, seniors and military $25. For tickets visit www.mainstreetplayers.com. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 

Sept. 14 Jazz in the Park. The Valerie Tyson Band performs at this year’s Jazz in the Park, presented by the Cultural Affairs Committee. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, picnic blankets or beach towels. Staked umbrellas and flag poles are not permitted. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 7 p.m. Free. 

Sept. 20 Small Business Bootcamp. The Economic Development Committee invites business owners and those who want to own a company to the small business bootcamp. Attendees will gain knowledge, tools and connections to help their enterprises thrive. Ana G. Mendez University, 15201 NW 79th Place. 9:30 a.m. Free. Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3z6irO4

Sept. 21 Culinary Bike Tour. The popular culinary bike tour is back! Ride to local dining spots to enjoy drinks and small bites. Participating restaurants include Diced; Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar; Cruzeiro Brazilian Steakhouse; Açai Express and Chela’s Cocteleria. More restaurants may be announced. Riders must bring their own bike. The Culinary Bike Tour will take off from Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $30 for regular admission. Ages 21+. Go to: https://buff.ly/3XsRv4q.

Sept. 22 Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative 5K Pink Run and Walk. Join the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative’s 8th Annual 5K Pink Run and Walk to raise funds for breast cancer prevention. Enjoy a DJ and sample goodies from sponsors. Participants are encouraged to set up a personal fund-raising page to help reach the $10,000 goal in support of WBHI. Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave. Registration at 6 a.m., race starts at 7:30 a.m. $40 to register, which will benefit WBHI. To sign up visit https://bit.ly/3MjN3i2.

Sept. 28 Bike Rodeo & Safety Day. The Youth Activities Task Force hosts its annual bike rodeo and safety day for kids to learn about bicycle safety and interact with police officers. There will be give aways, a chance to greet service dogs and get a bike helmet fitted. At the Miami Lakes Farmers Market, Main Street and New Barn Road. 10 a.m. Free. 

Sept. 28 Optimize U Today chiropractic office grand opening. Arbor Place Building, 15450 New Barn Road, Suite 105. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free.

Sept. 28 Mayor’s Charity Gala: Last Night in Paris. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Open bar, unlimited food, music, casino table games. Black tie/formal wear requested, ages 21+. To benefit the Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board.  6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Buy tickets, from $100, at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Sales end Sept. 27.