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

the Homestead-Miami Speedway Champions Club offers breathtaking views of all the NASCAR excitement, with quality food and drink catering services

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Monday, November 25 -- the last Monday in November is known as Cyber Monday, a newfound tradition that anticipates many Americans using online purchasing sites to pre-order holiday presents on sale.

Thursday, November 28 -- the fourth Thursday of November, is Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday, a time for considering all our blessings, a day of parades and gatherings, and a long weekend of family gatherings and feasting.

Friday, November 29, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as Black Friday, a public holiday in more than 20 states, and traditionally the day when Christmas shopping retail sales begin with steep discounts.

Saturday, November 30, the Last Saturday in November, is Small Business Saturday, a time to consider supporting small neighborhood businesses when planning holiday shopping. 

Tuesday, December 3, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is Giving Tuesday, described as global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Thursday, November 21 at 11am
Schnebly Winery Fall into Paradise Wine Promotion
Escape to a tropical paradise this fall with Schnebly Winery latest promotion: Buy five bottles of their exotic fruit wines and get one free. With nationwide shipping now available, everyone can savor the taste of the tropics. Choose from a variety of unique flavors like passion fruit, guava, lychee, and more. Get details online.

Thursday, November 21 at 7:30pm
Gladiator II
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Get details online.

Friday, November 22 at 4pm
Photography Club at Cybrarium
The Photography Club is a place for all photographers -- beginners and pros -- to share their work and collaborate. All ages welcome. Get details online.

Friday, November 22 at 4:30pm
Painting with a Librarian
Follow along with your favorite librarian at South Dade Regional Library to create a beautiful work of art. Paint, paint brushes, canvas and paper towels will be provided. Call 305-233-8140 or email: pupo-cuartasl@mdpls.org. Ages 8 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, November 22 at 5:30pm
Homestead Main Street Reception at Town Hall Museum
You're invited to the Homestead Historic Town Hall Museum as Homestead Main Street hosts a public reception with wine and cheese. Featured speakers are Robin and Robert Burr, hosts of the annual Redland Riot Road Rallye and the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival. The museum is located at 41 North Krome Ave in downtown Homestead. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 at 7:30am
Larry and Penny Thompson Park Birding
Brian Rapoza will lead this half-day trip to Larry and Penny Thompson Park, located south of ZooMiami. The park entrance is at the intersection of SW 184 Street and SW 127 Avenue. Meet at 7:30am in the parking area on the west side of the park’s lake. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 at 8am
Miami Throwdown Powerlifting Meet at Miami Brewing Company
Battle Axe Gym presents the Miami Throwdown powerlifting meet at Miami Brewing Company. The event features athletes competing for personal records while supporting a good cause. This charity event benefits the Wishing Well Foundation, a local organization helping children battling serious illnesses. Spectators can enjoy exciting competition, ice-cold craft brews, and the camaraderie of the powerlifting community. The fun continues after the meet with Miami Brewing Company's Country Night. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 from 9am to 6pm
FARA USA Race Of Champions
Formula and Automobile Racing Association (FARA) makes its triumphant return at Homestead-Miami Raceway. This exciting new racing series is set to have live online video streaming with 12 cameras placed around the track. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 at 10am
Distinct 8 2024 Turkey Drive
Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins will host the Turkey Drive at South Dade Park, 28151 SW 164 Ave to ensure that families in need have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Signature Flight, and Farm Share are partnering on this food give-away. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, November 23 at 11am
Tropical Soap Making Class
Attend a tropical soap making workshop with ingredients that you can grow in your garden to create your own uniquely fragrant and soothing soap bar. Please call 305-247-5727 or RSVP online to secure your experience.

Saturday, November 23 at 3pm
Stomp - International Percussion Sensation
An exhilarating, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique international percussion sensation, Stomp has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, appearing on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments -- matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 at 3:30pm
3D Sculpting & Printing - Cute Animals with Womp3D
Attend a workshop at South Dade regional Library to learn the basics of Womp3D, a free, user-friendly 3D sculpting tool perfect for beginners. In this session, you'll get creative and design your own adorable animal, exploring essential tools and techniques for digital sculpting. Registration is required. Call South Dade Regional Library at 305-971-8826. YOUmedia teen programs are open to YOUmedia Miami members ages 14–19 years old. Get details online.

Saturday, November 23 at 7:45pm
Wicked - Laser Projection
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a defiant social outcast who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande (Hairspray Live!, Don't Look Up), as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. As the two women forge an unlikely sisterhood, they will empower each other in ways that neither foresees. But as dark forces of prejudice and oppression loom on the horizon, the choices they make will separate them, and will set them on different destinies that will change them, and Oz, for good. Get details online.

Sunday, November 24 from 11am to 2pm
The Gratitude Project Picnic at Patch
Replenish and revitalize through learning about the active practices of Gratitude. Held in celebration of National Gratitude Month at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary. Get details online.

Sunday, November 24 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 16oz drafts on tap for $7. Get details online.

Monday, November 25 from 8am to 4pm
Mini Camp at Deering (Teacher Planning Day)
Offered during select Teacher Planning Days, every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 26 at 5pm
Elf
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 26 at 7pm
Everglades Orchid Society Meeting
Meeting at the UF Extension Office at 18710 SW 288th Street, the East Everglades Orchid Society monthly meetings include special presentations, judging, orchid raffles and a shared meal. The guest speaker is Tomas Bajza, talking about The World of Miniature Orchids. He will bring plants for sale. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 27 at 4pm
All Hands on Tech - Naranja Library
Engage in 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.

Wednesday, November 27 at 5:30pm
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Go on a quest with friends during a game of Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game full of obstacles, monsters, and adventure. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Thursday, November 28 at 5:10pm
Moana 2 - IMAX 3D
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. 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.

It's Your Home Town
Homestead Main Street
Initiated in 1977 by the National Historic Trust for Preservation, the Homestead Main Street project sponsors vibrant and wholesome family programming, presenting downtown as the center of commerce, culture and community. Carnivals, parades, street fairs, fiestas and holiday celebrations light up the town, inviting one and all to participate, while assisting and promoting local businesses as key components of the community. 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. Link to Facebook.