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

known for its Cuban and Argentine-inspired cuisine, live music and vibrant atmosphere, Casa Finca on SW 147th Avenue offers a unique dining experience, a great beer selection, and outdoor seating in a tropical setting

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Thursday, September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day, a chance to appreciate these delectable exotic nuts with a creamy buttery taste, adding a subtle richness to everything they grace.

Saturday, September 6 is Read A Book Day, a chance to appreciate the adventure and enlightenment offered by the broad universe of good books.

Saturday, September 6 is National Coffee Ice Cream Day, a time to appreciate that cool and creamy result of roasted java in a sublime, refreshing dessert.

Sunday, September 7, the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, is National Grandparents Day, an opportunity to honor all grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs.

Sunday, September 7 is National Beer Lover's Day, an opportunity to reflect on this ancient method of creating mildly alcoholic beverages across the globe, refined to perfection by many cultures.

Tuesday, September 9 is National Weiner Schnitzel Day, in celebration of that traditional Austrian dish of thin veal with a crispy breading, fried to perfection in clarified butter.

Thursday, September 11 is Patriot Day, remembering the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, when nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks. The economic, cultural and emotional impact was immense.

Friday, September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day, an opportunity to indulge and appreciate one of life's great pleasures.

Join Before September 15
Free Solar Electric Installation for Qualified Buyers
Income eligible families in Miami-Dade County can qualify for a free 5 kilowatt solar electric system installed on their roof. This is an incredible opportunity for low to moderate income homeowners that own and occupy their home as a primary residence to offset their electric bill for 25 years or longer. Get details online.

Friday, September 5 at 5pm
Miami Spice Weekend Dinner at The Redlander Restaurant
The Redlander Restaurant at Schnebly Winery presents the Miami Spice Weekend Dinner, featuring a three‑course meal that lets guests select one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert -- showcasing seasonal South Florida ingredients in an inviting tropical setting. Fridays through Sundays, enjoy a laid‑back weekend feast with the perfect balance of local flavors and tropical ambiance at The Redlander. Price: $45–$60 per person. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 from 10am to 2pm
Homestead Community Health and Wellness Fair
Attend the City of Homestead's Community Health and Wellness Fair at the Phichol Williams Community Center for a day filled with activities promoting health and well-being. Discover local resources, participate in fitness classes, and engage with healthcare professionals. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 at 10am
Complimentary Seed Packets at Fruit & Spice Park
Every Saturday and Sunday in September, the first 50 ticketed guests will receive a complimentary Fruit & Spice Park branded seed matchbook. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day at the park—because the early bird gets the seed packet. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 at 11am
Free First Saturday at Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Visit the Gold Coast Railroad Museum (12450 SW 152nd Street) for free admission every first Saturday of the month. Take up to four rides for additional fees. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm; closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 from noon to 3pm
Beer Flight Weekends at Miami Brewing Company
Miami Brewing Company offers a weekend beer flight experience every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3pm. Guests receive four 4 oz pours of house-brewed beers of their choice, plus a full pint of their favorite selection to finish. Each flight also includes a souvenir glass to take home. All beers are brewed onsite at the Miami Brewing Co. taproom using local and tropical ingredients. Cost is $10 per person. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6th at 6:15pm
Twilight at Patch - Full Moon Forest Bath
Slip out of the city and into the sanctuary of stillness -- where moonlight guides your path and the forest holds space for your breath. At Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, gather beneath September’s Corn Moon. Science shows that spending time in nature at twilight -- when our circadian rhythms begin to shift -- can reduce stress and recalibrate our nervous system. Paired with forest bathing, a proven practice to lower cortisol and boost immune function, this experience offers not just tranquility, but transformation. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 at 6:30pm
Full Moon Yoga at Deering Estate
The Full Moon Yoga series by Zamanta at the Deering Estate provides an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and end of the day while welcoming the full moon at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay. Get details online.

Saturday, September 6 at 7:30pm
Stargazing Night - Full Moon
Enjoy a night under the full "corn moon" and stars in the Fruit & Spice Park garden cozied up by a comforting bonfire. Bring your telescopes to explore the night stars away from city lights. S'more kits and an assortment of drinks will be available. Blankets, lawn chairs and small coolers are welcome. Corn Moon is the traditional name for the full moon that occurs in September, named by various Native American tribes. It signifies the time of the year when corn and other crops are harvested before the first frosts. The moon will rise at 7:05pm. The sun will set at 7:35pm. Get details online.

Sunday, September 7 at 2pm
Photography Club: Intro to Photography
Are you interested in photography but have no experience? Learn the basics of using a camera during this workshop at the Cybrarium. Bring your own camera or use one of theirs. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Sunday, September 7 at 3pm
Exhibit Reception: Retorno by Miquel Salom
Attend a free artist reception and screening of the winner of three Telly Awards documentary Miquel Salom: Back to the Origin, followed by a conversation with the artist facilitated by Executive Producer, Marcelo Llobell and Director, Isaac Bencid at the Deering Estate Richmond Cottage. The documentary screening and artist talk begins at 4pm at the Visitor Center Theatre. Get details online.

Monday, September 8 from 10am to 4pm
$15 Mondays at Zoo Miami
Visit Zoo Miami on Monday and pay only $15 for admission when you purchase tickets online in advance to enjoy all the animal wonders of Zoo Miami. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 9 at 4pm
All Hands on Tech - Naranja Library
Kids: engage in hands-on creative projects featuring robotics, electronics, coding, engineering and art. Call the library at 305-242-2290 or email: gonzalezmi@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 18 years old. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30pm
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Go on a quest during a game of Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game full of obstacles, monsters, and adventure. This event is for adults, both experienced players and newcomers alike. Get details and register online.

Tuesday, September 9 at 7pm
Tropical Beekeepers Association monthly meeting
The Tropical Beekeepers meet at the Fruit and Spice Park on the second Tuesday of the month to share information, presentations and camaraderie. Kat Sitton will explain how to make and sustain a native bee habitat from everyday items and how to plant to attract honeybees, which are critical to the pollination of our tropical environment. Learn about how you can participate. All are welcome. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 10 at 9am
Homestead CRA Meet & Greet Breakfast
Join the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency, the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, and the South Dade Chamber of Commerce for a collaborative breakfast at 212 NW 1st Avenue in downtown Homestead. Call 305-224-4480. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30pm
Adult Painting Party
Local artist Susan Sorrentino hosts a themed painting party. Supplies are provided. This event is for adults. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 10 at 6pm
$10 Bowling on Wednesday at Hooky
The Hooky Theatre in downtown Homestead features movies -- of course -- as well as bowling, food, drinks and an extensive game room at 100 South Krome Ave. Movies are $5 on Tuesdays and only $1 for 10am showings Monday through Thursday. Fans of bowling will be delighted at the $10 per hour rate on Wednesdays with up to six persons per lane. Call 786-738-6686. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30pm
Historic Ghost Tours at Deering Estate
Explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Historic Ghost Tour. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked. Get details online.

Friday, September 12 at 11am
Country Walk Painting Club: Wine Glass
Unwind and unleash your creativity at the library with a relaxing morning of art and conversation as you design and decorate your own wine glass to take home. Registration is required. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination. Call 786-293-4577 or email: imbimbog@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, September 12 at 7pm
Homestead Movies in the Park: Elemental
Bring the family to Losner Park in downtown Homestead to enjoy a great movie by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures -- Elemental. In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. Get details online.

Friday, September 12 at 7pm
Everglades Amateur Radio Club
The members of the Everglades Amateur Radio Club meet each month on the Second Friday at South Dade Agricultural Center, with programs for HAM radio operators and friends. Get details online.

Friday, September 12 at 8pm
Gian Marco in Concert
One of the Latin American icons of contemporary music, Gian Marco has a prolific career -- a brilliant mind who composes, performs, and produces. A multi-award-winning music artist, Gian Marco has enjoyed the status of platinum record for each of his albums. He also holds three Grammy Awards and serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. Get details online.

Saturday, September 13 at 8am
Cutler Bay Open - 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Attend the 17th Annual Cutler Bay Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Cutler Bay Community Fund at the Redland Golf & Country Club. For a tournament fee of $75 per person, participants will enjoy an 18-hole four-person scramble, breakfast, range balls, on-course beverages, and a post-tournament luncheon with an awards ceremony and raffle. Registration is limited to the first 100 golfers to submit payment. Get details online.

Saturday, September 13 at 11am
Meditation at Fruit & Spice Park
In collaboration with Kriya Yoga Institute, this meditation session is guided by practitioners dedicated to love, compassion, cooperation, and service. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this event offers a unique opportunity to let the park's calming presence and the timeless practice of meditation support your journey -- nurturing your body and soul while awakening your spirit. Get details online.

Saturday, September 13 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers - June Thomson Morris: Greetings from Paradise
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome June Thomson Morris for a program based on her research into local historical topics. June recently wrote a stage play for the City of Coral Gables’ Centennial Celebration called, Greetings from Paradise. It is the story of her grandparents coming to Miami in 1924 on Flagler’s East Coast Railroad and what they experienced during the Great Florida Land Boom of 1925, and after the Bust and 1926 Hurricane. Her story weaves in the era’s early developers, Carl Fisher and George Merrick. Get details online.

Saturday, September 13 at 2pm
STEAM Saturday: Make Your Mark - Celebrating International Dot Day
Celebrate International Dot Day (September 15th), inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot. Make your mark by filling a frame with crayons, markers, and a variety of crafting materials. Ages 5 to 12 years old. Get details online.

Saturday, September 13 at 7pm
Sunset, Movie & Meditation: Love Thy Nature
Attend a showing of this award-winning movie by Brazilian film director Sylvie Rokab, an Emmy nominated nature lover, screened in 160 countries, with 26 film awards, narrated by Liam Neeson; highlights the challenges of today’s times of Nature Deficit Disorder which is driving much of our disconnection and mental health challenges. Originally coined in the book Last Child in the Woods, the idea that our mental and physical wellbeing suffers when we're not exposed and playing in Nature during our youth is resonating with audiences worldwide. Bring friends and family for 2-Pak and 3-Pak tickets. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, November 8–9 from 12:30 to 5pm
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to Coral Gables
Presenting the legacy Miami Rum Festival’s 16th anniversary celebration — attracting rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from more than 30 countries for a fabulous rum discovery weekend in Coral Gables. Attendees can enjoy a selection of hundreds of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond during the weekend of November 8–9, with seminars by leading rum experts and professionals. Discover a bounty of new rums to be revealed -- and old favorites on display -- plus a wide selection luxury, limited edition and vintage rums for connoisseurs. Advance tickets are $69 online before November 1st; or $89 for early access VIP admission. Get details online. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

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A big thank you to all of our Redland View sponsors for helping us highlight these special events in the countryside -- and thanks to our Redland View readers for your continued interest in these delightful cultural opportunities.

Robert and Robin Burr