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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

This Golden Poinciana (Peltophorum pterocarpum or yellow poinciana), less well known than the bright red Royal Poinciana, is native to tropical southeastern Asia.

Friday, June 21 is the day of the Summer Soltice, the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere; and the longest day of sunlight. Sun rises at 6:32am and sets at 8:17pm.

Saturday, June 22 is World Rainforest Day to raise awareness and fight to protect rainforests.

Sunday, June 23 is the date in 1970 that President Richard Nixon signed the 26th amendment, lowering the voting age to 18.

Sunday, June 23 is United Nations’ Public Service Day, celebrating the value and virtue of service to the community.

Sunday, June 23 is also International Widows' Day, a time to consider the hardships that widows and their children often face.

Last Chance to Order
Lychees at Robert Is Here
The newest harvest of Brewster Lychees is going fast at Robert Is Here fruit stand. For a limited time, take 15% off of the entire site when you order online, including Lychees and Mangoes. Get details online.

Enroll Anytime
Holistic Summer Camp for Girls
Enroll the kids in Summer Camp for Holistic Health and Creative Expression for 8 to 13 year old girls at Earth-Ling Farm, a five acre fruit farm – and a sanctuary for holistic practices and sustainable agriculture. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 11:30am
Ladies of Legacy Leadership Luncheon
Attend an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and empowering stories from successful female leaders at the Miccosukee Casino and Resort, 500 SW 177 Avenue. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7pm
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Reception
The Biltmore's Alhambra Ballroom is the location of a campaign reception for Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levin Cava hosted by Willy Bermello, Melissa & David Buckner, Truly Burton, Victoria Cummock, Antonio Ellek, Blake Hall, Arianna Cabrera De Ona, Ron Shuffield, Don Slesnick, Chris Rollins, and Jorge Zamora. Get details and RSVP online.

Thursday, June 20 at 8pm
Exit One Comedy Show
Visit Exit One Taproom for a night filled with laughter and good vibes as talented comedians bring the house down with their hilarious jokes and witty humor. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 from 4 to 5pm
Kids Fun Fit Camp at South Dade Park
Meet at the park every third Friday of the month for fun activities at 28151 SW 164th Ave. Call LaSonja Davis-Miller at 305-247-9453. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 4:30pm
3D Print Workshop
Learn how to design 3D prints on a computer and use a 3D printer. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 8pm
Yacht Rock Gold Experience
Enjoy all your favorite hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s -- the Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Boz Skaggs and so many more. Yacht Rock Gold features four lead singers, delivering incredible harmonies, accompanied by a six-piece rhythm section with dancing horns that will bring you back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Fri/Sat June 21–22 at 8pm
Double Country Night at Miami Brewing Company
Enjoy two nights of authentic country fun at Miami Brewing Company featuring live country music and line dancing in a lively atmosphere. Admission is $10. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, June 21 from 9 to 1am
Friday Karaoke Show at Exit One
Get your act together and channel that inner singing sensation at Exit One Tap Room on Friday nights as Silver Dragon’s Rob The Rum Guy presents an evening of top-shelf Karaoke entertainment and fun. A veteran host that will always make you sound your best -- with more than 50,000 tracks to choose from with backing vocals and adjustable key and tempo. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 5:30am
Sunrise Photography at Deering
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs and mosquitos are very common throughout the year, so please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, and long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15 and older. The cost is $20. Get details online.

Sat/Sun June 22–23
OFE Orchid Sale Weekend
Visit OFE Orchid Supplies at 17899 SW 280th Street for a weekend of fabulous orchid sales, and accessories. Among the vendors will be Krull-Smith Orchids, Ecuagenera USA, Nature's Tapestry, Camilia's Garden, Martin's Nursery and Vicky's Orchids. Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Parking is free. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 from 9am to 1pm
Pathways To Homeownership
The City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency presents a program to help you discover the steps to owning your dream home -- Pathways to Homeownership -- at Miami Dade College's Student Success Center. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to invest, our experts will guide you through the process step by step. This expo will have offerings such as valuable tips, resources, and curated workshops designed to help you navigate the real estate market with confidence. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 9am
Tropical Beekeepers Hands-On Event
You're invited to participate in taking care of TBKA club colonies during the Summer Fruit Festival. Members of the Tropical Beekeepers Association will pull frames, inspect for queen health, pests, and general colony health. Make sure to bring water for hydration. The bee-yard is located at the back of the fruit and spice park. Call 786-266-9360. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 9am
Matheson Hammock Park Coastal Cleanup
On the fourth Saturday of every month, volunteers can assist the Matheson Hammock staff and beautify this coastal park (9610 Old Cutler Road) to keep our ocean ecosystem healthy. Get details and register online.

Sat/Sun, June 22/23 from 10am to 5pm
Summer Fruit Festival
Visit the Fruit & Spice Park for a delightful showcase of local agriculture and tropical fruits that are abundant during the summer time. Vendors will be featuring tasty cuisine, arts and crafts, tropical fruit trees and more. Attend educational workshops, and enjoy music and fun lawn games for kids all day. Bring lawn chairs and plenty of sunblock for this fun-filled day in the garden. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 from 10am to 1pm
Healthy Heroes - Men's Wellenss Symposium
Paying attention to men's health is important, with discussions on physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellness at Florida City's City Hall, 404 West Palm Drive. Get registered online.

Saturday, June 22 at 11am
Summer Solstice Celebration at Patch of Heaven
Celebrate the arrival of the Summer Solstice and World Rainforest Day on the grounds of Patch of Heaven Sanctuary -- a beautiful 20 acre nature preserve. Enjoy a day of song, celebration, music and meditation, on the longest day of Light, featuring Shakti Kirtan, a beloved community of musicians committed to the devotional practice of mantra through sacred singing. The days mini-retreat will soothe your soul, move your body, settle your mind and celebrate the beauty and bounty of the Summer Season. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 7pm
Latin Night Saturday
Enjoy Latin Night at Schnebly Winery with DJ Nappy spinning the best Latin beats to keep the energy high and the dance floor moving. Tickets are $10. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 7pm
Strawberry Moon - The Full Moon Experience
June's Strawberry Moon brings a time of sweetness, abundance and spiritual growth. Attend a unique evening under the full moon at The Movement Oasis Homestead. Immerse yourself in a night of magic and spiritual connection to experience lunar energy. The event takes place at Bullis Bromeliads, 24350 SW 147 Avenue. Get details online.

Sunday, June 23 from 4 to 8pm
Karaoke Sunday Evenings at Miami Brewing
Practice up on your favorite songs and join Rob The Rum Guy for a fun evening of Karaoke singing at Miami Brewing Company's Tap Room from 4 to 8pm, with drink specials and great British pub food from The Cask food truck. Enjoy $21 beer flights with souvenir glass, $15 steins with $10 refills and $7 16oz drafts on tap. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 7pm
Jason Dowling of Million Orchid Project
The East Everglades Orchid Society welcomes Dr. Jason Dowling of Million Orchid Project as speaker for their monthly meeting. The Million Orchid Project is a non-tradtional approach to orchid conservation and restoration which was conceived and implemented ten years ago by Fairchild Tropical Garden's Director of Research, Jason L Dowling Ph.D. It is now the largest and most successful public outreach driven program focused on orchids. Dr. Dowling has a B.S. in Biology at the University of Kansas and attended University of Miami and worked as assistant to the curator for the Gifford Arboretum and completed his M.S. in Environmental Science and earned his Ph.D. in Biology at FIU in 2016. He has worked at Fairchild Garden and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. The meeting takes place at the UF Extension Office, 18710 SW 288 Street. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Florida Native Plant Society - Bunkers to Butterflies
Attend the monthly meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society for a presentation by Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Department specialist Tiffany Moore entitled From Bunkers to Butterflies – Zoo Miami’s Role in Invertebrate Conservation. South Florida is home to many imperiled, threatened, and endangered species. Zoo Miami is not only a leader in conservation but also a partner with various agencies including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Florida and Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. PNPS events are free and everyone is invited to the meeting at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 26 at 7pm
Dr. Noris Ledesma -- Mangos
The Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland welcomes Dr. Noris Ledesma, a horticulturist specializing in tropical fruits and internationally recognized for her work in Mangifera species and Mango cultivars. She has worked all over the world consulting in the mango industry, including Peru, Mexico, the Middle East and Borneo. Dr. Ledesma is looking for the perfect mango whose variety possesses tree dwarfness, attractive color, good quality fruit and tolerant to diseases for a new sustainable organic crop and production system. The meeting takes place at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Avenue. Call 317-989-1339. Get details online.

Thursday, June 27 at 11:30am
REV+FLOW Functional Fitness
Strengthen and sculpt your muscles with the REV+FLOW fitness method. Work on developing strength and balance at home with low impact exercises suitable for all fitness levels. Led by a certified fitness instructor. Call Naranja Library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, June 28 at 7pm
The Regs Band Live at Schnebly Winery
The Regs Band from Key Largo will be performing live at Schnebly Winery - an electrifying rock 'n' roll high energy performance in a unique setting. The Regs are Scott Migone – guitar, Dirty Myke – bass guitar, Jamie Vila – drums and Little John – monster voices. Tickets are $10. Get details online.

Saturday, June 29 at 9am
Florida Butterfly Botanicals New Location
Emma King and Lisa Johns of Florida Butterfly Botanicals are celebrating their new permanent space on the northeast corner of 248th street and 217th avenue featuring a large variety of pesticide-free native pollinator plants for summer gardens. Florida Butterfly Botanicals is a completely pesticide-free nursery located at 24799 SW 217th Avenue. Call 786-496-3350. Get details online.

Saturday, June 29 at 5:30pm
Sunset and Movie Night at Patch
Saturday Summer Fun at Patch kicks off with the multiple award-winning film “Love Thy Nature” narrated by Liam Neeson. Filmmaker Sylvie Rokab examines the beauty and intimacy of mankind's relationship with the natural world, vividly illustrating how we’ve lost touch with nature and presents a compelling case that reconnecting with the natural world is key to improving personal health and ensuring our survival on Earth. Screen this gorgeous movie, connect with like-hearted-nature-lovers and pause to meditate in the Earth Circle at sunset. Get details online.

Dependable Friendly Computer Service
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.

Special Events
Cauley Square Historic Village Shops
Experience a glimpse of South Florida a century ago as you stroll through the shops of Cauley Square Historic Village at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy -- a place for many fine special events year round. Have lunch at the historic Tea Room or the Village Chalet. Visit the book shop, the spa, the antique shops, the art galleries and specialty vendors amongst the beautiful gardens. It's a great place to host your own private event. Call 305-258-3543. Get details online.

Your Legacy Orchid Nursery
R. F. Orchids Summer Specials
Stop into R. F. Orchids at 28100 SW 182 Avenue -- or look through their online catalog -- to find an amazing array of top-quality orchids, from a legacy orchid venue that dates back generations in South Florida. Featuring an extraordinary selection of Vandas and their relatives -- their specialty and their passion -- with hundreds of internationally recognized awards and recognition. Call 305-245-4570. Get details online.

WildLife Experts
Pesky Critters Pest Control
When there's a little to much "wild" in your life, give Pesky Critters a call. Wildlife can carry harmful bacteria and diseases that may threaten your family and pets well-being; can become aggressive and physically harm those who approach them. Always call in the experts when you need wildlife control. With over 40 years experience, Pesky Critters serves private, corporate and governmental entities in their wildlife removal needs. Call 305-255-7296 anytime, day or night or get details online.

Shop Downtown Homestead -- two locations within walking distance

Etc Art Gallery, located at 257 North Krome Avenue is open Tuesday–Saturday 11am to 5pm with antique furniture, china, crystal and collectibles, and used book exchange. Call 786-283-2437.

Renaissance Antiques is at 61 NW 4th Street, open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am to 5pm with furniture, art, rugs, jewelry, china and glassware. Call 305-244-5807.