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

the Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula) -- native to Southeastern Asia, Central and South America, and northern Australia -- is renowned for its vibrant golden yellow flowers that appear in long, cascading clusters

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Redland scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, June 20 is American Eagle Day, commemorating the day in 1782, when the bird was added to the official Seal of the United States. It's also a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitat for eagles and other majestic birds of prey.

Friday, June 20 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 6:30am and sets at 8:14pm.

Saturday, June 21 celebrates National Selfie Day. Thanks to social media and the smartphone, this ever-popular form of self-portrait has blossomed in popularity across the globe.

Sunday, 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.

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

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

Thursday, June 26 is National Coconut Day, celebrating the tropical nutrition of the Coconut, a superfood due to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCTs) content.

Monday, June 30 is International Asteroid Day, the anniversary of the Tunguska impact, considered to be the largest asteroid impact on Earth in recorded history.

Thursday, June 19 at 11:30am
South Dade Chamber monthly luncheon - Florida Solar Partners
The chamber welcomes Frank Rosa of Florida Solar Partners as featured speaker at the monthly luncheon at By Brothers, 15515 Krome Avenue. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 4pm
Healthy plates, Healthy Families
Visit the Naranja Library for an educational journey to discover how to nourish your family's health through the power of food and nutrition, presented by Florida International University's Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at 14850 Southwest 280th Street. Call 305-242-2290 or gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 5pm
Wine Tasting and Tour at Schnebly Winery
Embark on a guided wine experience at Schnebly Redland’s Winery. The tour includes a 30-45 minute walk through the tropical estate and winemaking facilities, offering insights into the production process. Guests select five Schnebly wines to sample, with a souvenir glass to take home. Tickets: $46 per person. Discover the unique flavors of wines crafted from exotic fruits like lychee, guava, and passion fruit. Skip the line -- pre-book your tasting plus tour online.

Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm
Ceramic League of Miami Maker's Market and Pet Rescue Event
The Ceramic League of Miami's Maker’s Market, the last one until Fall, is a great opportunity to shop for pottery, wood-turned items, handmade jewelry, and more. They are partnering with Equipaws Pet Services and Paw Patrol Animal Rescue for an afternoon of decorating your own pet bowl, and visiting with pets available for rescue. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, June 21–22 from 10am to 5pm
Summer Fruit Festival at Fruit & Spice Park
Fresh fruit, live music, family fun, and local flavor -- are all packed into one juicy weekend celebration at the Fruit & Spice Park's Summer Fruit Festival -- a chance to highlight the vibrant world of tropical fruits and local agriculture at the height of the season. From mango madness to tropical treats, this festival is bursting with color, flavor and unforgettable experiences. Experience the Biggest Mango Display in the region -- nearly 200 varieties on show. Workshops and Talks with special guest speakers; a petting zoo for the little ones; delicious local cuisine and live music all day; refreshing tropical sangrias and fruit sundaes; more than fifty unique vendors showcasing food, art, and more; lawn games and activities for the whole family; a high-energy watermelon eating contest, plus raffles and prizes throughout the day. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 4pm
Florida Butterfly Botanicals Open House
Emma King and Lisa Johns of Florida Butterfly Botanicals are celebrating the summer season 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 open on the weekends at 24799 SW 217th Avenue.  Call 786-496-3350. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 10am
FemPower: The Ultimate Feminine Embodiment Experience
On June 21, the Summer Solstice, gather to awaken the fierce feminine within and step into your fullest expression with Sitara Sitara. Attend this one-day retreat into the wild, sacred depths of your feminine power, where you will awaken, embody, and integrate the raw, untamed essence of the most powerful women in history. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 11am
Book Brunch at Cybrarium
Join the Cybrarium's Book Brunch book club to discuss One True Loves By Taylor Jenkins Reid. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 6pm
Miami Cuban Ballet 2025 Recital
Attend the 2025 Miami Cuban Balle Recital, celebrating student progress, hard work and artistry -- a special event to honor their journey, unite families, and explore programs and passion for dance. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 8pm
Saturday Country Night at Miami Brewing Company
Miami Brewing Company hosts its weekly Saturday Country Night, a lively evening of country music, line dancing, and socializing for guests ages 18 and up. The event features a live DJ spinning classic and modern country hits. Food trucks on site serve a variety of casual bites. Drink specials are available throughout the night. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starting Monday, June 23 from 9:30am to 2:30pm
Holistic Summer Camp 2025
Debie Hanlee of The Holistic Earth-Ling will host her annual Holistic Summer Camp for six weeks, Monday through Friday in the Redland. The weekly program themes include: Rooted In Nature; Growing With Gratitude; Pollinators and Partnerships; Sustainability and Stewardship; Creativity In Nature; And Harvest and Celebration. Daily practices include yoga, meditation, veganism, water play, sound healing, breathing exercises, mindful journaling and gratitude reflections. For details, call Debi at 786-267-1023 or email: emails@debielee.com

Monday, June 23 at 11am
Fun with Frost Science: Ecosystem Engineers
Animals can be engineers, too. Discover the importance of ecosystem engineers while exploring the role of mollusks in their environments. Play an oyster habitat-building game and view different mollusk shells from the Frost Science Education Collection. For children in grades 3 to 5. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30pm
Bone-Chilling Book Club: You're Dead to Me
Read, snack, and chat about "You're Dead to Me" by Amy Christine Parker with the Naranja Library's Spooky Summer Series Book Club. A scholarship student at a Florida private school has been revealing the secrets of her town's arrogant elite. But when she's exposed and begins seeing visions of her own ghost, she realizes she might be in more danger than she ever thought. A fast-paced mystery adventure with alligators, ghosts, mean-girls, and bloody twists. Call 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 12 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 24 at 7pm
East Everglades Orchid Society monthly meeting
The EEOS meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at the University of Florida Extension Center, 18710 SW 288 Street for an evening of orchid presentations, raffles, a casual pot luck meal and the presentation of awards judging for outstanding orchids. Get details online or the facebook group page.

Wednesday, June 25 at 6pm
Homestead Townhall - Conversations With The Community
Have your voice heard at the Homestead Townhall as the City of Homestead invites you to Conversations with the Community, a meeting where your input matters at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 North Krome Ave. Engage with City leadership and departments, share your ideas and feedback, discuss important community issues. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm
F1: The Movie - Early Access
Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling Formula 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in Formula 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition -- and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland
The Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland (TFVSR) meets at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Avenue on the last Wednesday of the month. Doctor Noris Ledesma, a horticulturist specialist in tropical fruits, will be discussing her work in Mangifera species and Mango cultivars, including her research on creating inter-specific hybrids and her work in sustainable and organic crops and production systems. Call 317-989-1339. Get details online.

Friday, June 27 at 6pm
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at Seminole Theatre
Gather friends to experience the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, a chilling cocktail experience that brings four of his macabre stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 from 9am to 5pm
Mango Mania 2025
The Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of the Redland welcomes mango lovers to attend the annual Mango Mania event at the Miami-Dade County Extension, 18710 SW 288 Street, featuring an exciting and educational experience led by Dr. Jonathan Crane, Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist at the University of Florida’s Tropical Research & Education Center. Then, indulge in a generous tasting of locally grown mangos, with Dr. Crane highlighting a selection of featured varieties. Each participant will receive a bag with approximately 12-14 small mangos or 8-10 medium-sized mangos. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, July 11–13 from 9am to 5pm
RF Orchids Sizzlin' Summer Sale
Orchid inventory is heating up in the nursery at RF Orchids, so drop in for big savings on an incredible selection of fine orchids, as well as orchid supplies and all the extras, during the annual Sizzlin' Summer Sale on the weekend of July 11–13. Gift cards and flower arrangements excepted. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 18 at 8pm
Sister Act - Raise Your Voice
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The stage musical continues at Seminole Theatre through July 27. Get details online.

Don't Panic
Bee Removal Service
When a swarm of bees appears on your property, don't panic. Call Roger Blanco to remove and relocate the bees to a proper hive where they can continue to pollinate local flowering trees and plants important to our local environment. From Islamorada to Miami, professional bee removal is just a phone call away. Call Roger Blanco for details: 786-376-7002

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 quickly. Be safe -- call when you need help with virus issues. 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.

Vacation Rental
State-of-the-art Oasis House AirBnB
Immerse yourself in the ideal mix of rustic charm and contemporary comfort in Schnebly's Oasis House -- a unique farmhouse-style retreat, located in the heart of the Redland countryside. Walk within a lush, state-of-the-art garden. This five-acre property provides a tranquil escape with stunning man-made coral stone ponds and a soothing waterfall. The expansive yard, featuring comfortable lounge chairs, is perfect for relaxing and basking in the sun by the inviting saltwater pool adjacent to the game room area. This stunning private lagoon is surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, offering a serene escape from the everyday hustle. The crystal-clear waters and cascading waterfalls create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for relaxation. Get details online.

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