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Naranja Park's public pool and water recreation area are popular in the summer, in addition to baseball, basketball, seasonal camps and after-school programs.

Sunday, December 3 is the First Sunday of Advent on the Christian calendar. It's traditional to give Advent calendars as gifts at this time of the year.

December 5 is National Repeal Day, a celebration of the end of prohibition in 1933 when the 21st amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, which banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the United States. Cheers to that!

December 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II -- a day to honor the service members who lost their lives and those that worked gallantly to save so many others.

Thursday, December 7 is also the beginning of Chanukah on the Jewish calendar, a celebration lasting eight days.

Sunday, December 10 is Nobel Prize Day, in honor of Alfred Nobel, who died on this day in 1895. Several prizes are awarded each year to recognize academic, cultural, and scientific advances.

Sunday, December 3 from 11am to 5pm
Christmas In Cauley Square
Visit Cauley Square Historic Village at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy to enjoy the holiday decorations and special events, with vendors, shops, Christmas karaoke, food and drinks and more. Santa’s Little Helper Elfie will be taking a walk through the village. Feel free to ask her for a selfie on your phone -- and if you are on the nice or naughty list this year. Call 305-258-3543. Get details online.

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Two Computer Guys
Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.

Thursday, November 30 at 4pm
All Hands On Tech
Whether you are an experienced tech enthusiast or just curious, meet at the Naranja Library for hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering, and art. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, December 1–3
ARTZ305 at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Experience art, music and amazing foods at the Speedway at this three day free event. Get details online.

Friday, December 1 at 4:30pm
Chair Yoga with Shanti
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to improve balance, increase flexibility, protect joints and reduce stress. Follow along as a certified instructor at South Dade Regional Library teaches various poses that you can do seated or standing behind the chair. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 55 years and older. This event is free. Get details online.

Friday, December 1 at 6:30pm
Historic Holidays Evening Strolls at Deering
Enjoy a family friendly holiday evening as you stroll the main grounds and inside the historic museums of the Deering Estate to view the Historic Holiday Décor: Holidays in Wonderland, A Lewis Carroll Story, decorated by some of South Florida’s top interior designers, led by Deering Estate Designer in Residence, Alfredo Brito. Guests can also enjoy the warmth of a campfire and showings of holiday films. Children: drop off letters to Santa. Wrap up the night as a special guest arrives to read bedtime stories to the children. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 3pm
Kayak and Canoe Rental at Bill Sadowski Park
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the natural beauty of Miami's waterways. Kayak along the scenic C-100 canal and explore the breathtaking Coral Reef Park. Call 305-255-4767 to check availability and book your kayak rental. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 from 10am to 5pm
Swamp Heritage Festival at Big Cypress
This festival at Big Cypress National Reserve shines a spotlight upon the inhabitants of early south Florida, whose rugged strength and pioneering spirit contributed to the shaping of today's unique and diverse culture with speakers such as the legendary Gladesmen, Franklin Adams and historian Thomas Lockyear. Watch traditional Seminole boat carving demonstrations by Pedro Zepeda, enjoy live music from local artists and much more for an afternoon of learning and fun, plus kid’s activities, swamp buggies, airboats and more -- opportunities for the whole family to learn and get involved. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 from 10am to 1pm
Homework Help and Tutoring at the Library
Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science at Naranja Library. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. For more information, email tutoring@mdpls.org or call 305-375-1413, or visit www.mdpls.org/tutor. Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 from 11am to 3pm
Holiday Holistic Lunch-n-Brunch Eat. Pray. Love.
Enjoy a special, small group, intimate experience that will nourish your mind, body and soul. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 at noon
Family Fun in the Redland - Two Parks
Two parks plus one ticket equals a day of family fun in the Redland at Monkey Jungle and Patch of Heaven Sanctuary. Experience the antics of monkeys and learn about primates at one of Miami’s premiere animal eco-parks, where humans are caged and the animals run free. Then, immerse yourself in 20 acres of regenerated old and new growth forest, filled with trees, bees, butterflies, birds, bats and historic buildings. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 from 5 to 9pm
Holiday In Homestead at Losner Park
Downtown Homestead transforms into a magical winter wonderland with the return of the highly anticipated Holiday in Homestead event at the enchanting Losner Park (104 North Krome Avenue). This annual celebration promises an unforgettable evening filled with snow, twinkling lights, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The traditional tree lighting ceremony will commence at 6pm and feature a special twist unique to this year's festivities. As the lights illuminate the park, guests will be immersed in the enchanting spirit of the holiday season. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 305-224-4570 or email: parkevents@cityofhomestead.com

Saturday, December 2 at 7pm
Sunday, December 3 at 3pm
Miami Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Enjoy a child’s dreamlike journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with the Sugarplum Fairy, dazzling costume characters, and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score. The cast features star professional ballet dancers and students from Miami Youth Ballet. Get details online.

Saturday, December 2 at 7pm
Elf - Will Ferrell
After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Starring Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Bob Newhart. Get details online.

Sunday, December 3 from 10am to 5pm
Zoo Miami Farmers' Market
Engage with local vendors as you explore Zoo Miami, one of the largest and oldest zoos in the United States. Get details online. 

Sunday, December 3 at 2pm
History Workshop: History of Holidays in America
Learn how the year-end holidays developed and evolved in the United States. Adults are welcome. Get details online.

Sunday, December 3 from 3 to 5pm
The Retrofit at Deering
Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence and Emmy-award winning filmmaker Marlon Johnson presents the second season of The Retrofit, an interdisciplinary series inside the Deering Estate theatre. The Retrofit is a five-part multimedia film and live performance series at the intersection of the arts, natural environment, and social equity. The Retrofit is a campaign to reimagine spaces and expressions while celebrating a shared foundation. Hosted by Miami native Carla Hill and curated by Marlon Johnson, this series champions the transformative power of the arts through storytelling and invites audiences along for the ride. Get details online.

Sunday, December 3 at 7pm
The Nutcracker - South Florida Ballet
Experience the enchanting world of the Nutcracker Ballet this holiday season with the South Florida Ballet's annual performance at the Seminole Theatre. This cherished holiday tradition promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Get details online.

Tuesday, December 5 at 10am
Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Training
In-person class offered by UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension (J. D. Campbell Ag Center) for those who need a pesticide license to use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides at any of the following: Golf courses; parks; athletic fields; or cemeteries. Class in Spanish at 10am. Class in English at 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided for both classes. Get details online.

Wednesday, December 6 at 5pm
Financial Literacy Program - Taxes
Learn about the basics of taxes and understanding the IRS process. This program is the fourth in a six-week financial literacy program presented in collaboration with Miami-Dade County's Community Action and Human Services Department, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Catalyst Miami. Registration is required. Call 305-233-8140 or email: crespim@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, December 6 at 5:30pm
Make Your Own Holiday Ornament
Adult class at the Cybrarium - These holiday ornaments are calling your name. Use the Cricut machine to customize a holiday ornament with your name and design of your choice. Get details online.

Thursday, December 7 at 6:30pm
The Boy and the Heron
Animation - A young boy named Mahito, yearning for his mother, ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki. Get details online.

December 8–10 from 9am to 5pm
R.F. Orchids Annual Holiday Sale
Get in the spirit at R.F. Orchids with a three day special holiday sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm at 28100 SW 182 Ave. Call 305-245-4570. Get details online.

Saturday, December 9 from 7:30am to 4pm
Flamingo Area Birding with Tropical Audubon
Meet at the Flamingo Visitor Center in Everglades National Park. Tropical Audubon Society's Luis Gonzalez (bilingual) will lead this full-day birding trip to the Flamingo area, 38 miles south of the park entrance. It's the perfect time of year to observe native and migrating species. Bring lunch. Get details and register online.

Saturday, December 9 from 11 am to noon
Fun with LEGO at the Library
Get creative and have fun building with LEGO blocks at the Naranja Branch Library. Call 305-242-2290 or or email: gonzelezmi@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.