On Thursday, March 23, Ramadan, a month of fasting, begins on the Muslim calendar. 

On Wednesday, March 29, we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which became an annual event in 2017 when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.

Saturday, April 1 is April Fools Day, traditionally, an opportunity for playing jokes or tricks on one another.

Sunday, April 2, the Sunday before Easter, is Palm Sunday on the Christian calendar.

Wednesday, April 5 is National Walking Day, so have a nice walk around and discover the joys of personal mobility.

Thursday, April 6 is Passover on the Jewish calendar, lasting seven days.

Sunday, April 9 is Easter Sunday on the Christian calendar, celebrating resurrection after crucifixion.

Monday, April 10 is National Sibling Day, a day to appreciate and cherish your brothers and sisters.

Thursday, April 13 is Thomas Jefferson's Birthday. He was the nation's first secretary of state, second vice-president, and third president.

The delicate tiny flower of the sturdy Lignum Vitae tree (Guaiacum sanctum), with sets of five petals, contains both male and female parts (stamens and pistils) yielding yellow pods containing black seeds covered in a red skin.

Thursday, March 23 at 11:30am

Ladies of Legacy Leadership Luncheon

The South Dade Chamber presents Ladies of Legacy -- a celebration of leaders who have made a difference in their communities while building their careers and nurturing their families. These ladies have mastered the art of balance to make an impact while making an income. This world needs more women to stand up and empower others to realize their potential. At Ladies of Legacy Leadship Luncheon, these leaders will share their stories, obstacles, motivations, and how they have become the powerhouses they are today. The luncheon takes place at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, 10701 SW 211th Street. Call 305-247-2332. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Weekend Special Tours

Schnebly Winery's Tours And Wine Tastings

Discover the exotic taste of Miami with Schnebly Winery's tours and wine tastings. As the Southernmost Winery in the United States, Schnebly Winery offers a unique variety of grape and tropical fruit wines. Learn the art of wine tasting and take a behind-the-scenes tour of their incredible wine and beer making process for just $46 on the weekends. Wine tastings are available daily. Get details and purchase tickets in advance online.

Saturday, March 25 from noon to 5pm

Bee Heaven Farm at Heritage Market

Every Saturday and Sunday in March from noon to 5pm, vist the Bee Heaven Farm team at Heritage Market's Harvest Festival, 29100 SW 177th Ave, featuring Redland Raised and South Florida-grown USDA certified organic produce. Discover salad and cooking greens including arugula, lettuce, mizuna, cabbage, endive, escarole, kale, chard, green peppers, delicious and colorful sweet shishito and cubanelle peppers, spicy jalapenos, fennel, scallions, leeks, celery, radishes, kohlrabi, turnips, sweet rutabaga, beets, carrots, eggplant, assorted herbs, seasonal fruit (mamey, sapodilla, black sapote and green papaya for savory Thai papaya salad). Come at noon for best selection, and bring a cooler for your goodies. https://beeheavenfarm.com

Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 6pm

Homestead Main Street Carnival

Bring the family to Losner Park in downtown Homestead to experience the Main Street Parade with music, dance, food and lots of outdoor fun. Meet the Mocko Jumbies, the Junkanoo Band, the Carnival Dancers and experience the Caribbean Cooking Demonstration. This event is free. https://www.facebook.com/homesteadmainstreet

Saturday, March 25th from 2 to 7pm

Miami Brewing Company's Farmers Market

Enjoy a day of shopping and sipping local at Miami Brewing Company's Farmers Market. Browse through a variety of local vendors and artisans while enjoying a refreshing brew. Here's a chance to support small businesses and indulge in some delicious treats. Get details online.

Saturday, March 25 at 5pm

Raise The Reef Fundraiser

The annual Raise The Reef gala event for the Coral Restoration Foundation takes place at Ocean Reef Club starting at 5pm with the VIP Cocktail Reception, followed by a silent auction at 6pm before the dinner and live auction at 7pm. Get details and reserve tickets online. https://www.coralrestoration.org

Sunday, March 26 at 2pm

Adults - Sunday Book Brunch at Cybrarium

Join the hottest club in town: the Cybrarium's Sunday Book Brunch book club. The theme this month is books about bands or musicians. The book for March is Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is programming for adults. Refreshments provided. Registration required. Get details and RSVP online.

Tuesday, March 28 at 5pm

LEGO Building Night at Cybrarium

Bring the family to the Homestead Cybrarium for LEGO building competitions, LEGO car races, and all kinds of fun with LEGO and Duplo blocks for the whole family. Get details online.

Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30

Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society Meeting

Do it yourself insect traps and pest updates is the program topic at the next meeting of the Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of Redland at the Fruit & Spice Park. Attend in person, on online via zoom. Get details online.

Friday, March 31 from 6 to 8:30pm

Homestead’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Bring the kids out to the annual Homestead Easter Egg Hunt at Harris Field Park with food trucks, an ongoing Egg Hunt and an obstacle course, the mind-winder ride, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, a bounce house (ages 0-4), and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $7, under 2 are free. Call 305-224-4570 or email park events. Get details online.

Friday, March 31 at 6:30pm

Bat Talk / Night Walk

Join the naturalist for a walk and talk about bats, starting with a talk inside on the importance and bats and common misconceptions. Then hike through the hammock using special acoustic devices to listen for bat calls. The cost is $10. Castellow Hammock Preserve is located at 22301 SW 162 Avenue. Call 305-9242-7688. https://www.miamidade.gov/parks/castello-hammock.asp

Sunday, April 2 from 7 to 10pm

Blues Concert at the Fruit & Spice Park

You are invited to The Fruit and Spice Park's very first Blues Concert. Purchase your tickets in advance online or at the gift shop for a 20% discount, or pay $15 at the door. Enjoy live music performances from Kadesh Cornileus and Betty Padgett, with delicious BBQ food trucks and snacks, and a variety of drinks for sale. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Call 305-247-5727. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, April 7 from 8am to 5pm

Mini-Camp at Owaissa Bauer Hammock

Far away from the hustle and bustle of city life is the tranquil grounds of Camp Owaissa Bauer -- the perfect spot for teacher activity day recess, where 6 to 12 year olds can reconnect to nature, try science experiments, archery, learn about reptiles, hiking and caves, creating lasting memories from 8am to 5pm. The cost is $25. The address is 17001 SW 264th Street. Learn more at the Camp Owaissa Bauer web site.

Saturday, April 8 at 10:30am

Hattie Bauer Preserve Hike

Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the hidden botanical treasures of a wondrous primeval hardwood hammock -- the former location of the Orchid Jungle -- with a myriad of indigenous ferns and plant species rarely seen. This guided tour by preservationists tells the story of the past and present status of this cool and shady historic property and the efforts to protect, appreciate and restore the vegetation. Meet at the entrance. 26815 SW 157th Ave. Get details online.

Save The Date

Saturday, April 29 from 1 to 5pm

Artisan Craft Fair at Losner Park

Bring the family out for a delightful fair in Loser Park featuring arts, unique crafts, music, food trucks and more. Get details online.

Now Available

Infused Honey at South Tip

South Tip Hemp has new product -- honey infused with high-quality, broad-spectrum CBD distillate and CBG isolate, providing you with a convenient and tasty way to incorporate CBD into your daily routine. Each teaspoon of CBD infused honey contains 20mg of cannabinoids (10mg CBG + 10mg CBD), making it easy to adjust your serving size based on your individual needs. Get details and order online.

Now Available

Botanical Seed Auctions

The Miami-Dade FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association) chapter offers unique seeds for sale through auction on their web site -- from Montgomery Botanical Center and Flamingo Gardens -- with collections from more gardens added soon. https://botanicalauctions.com/

Dependable Friendly 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 and anyone that needs computer help. They solve problems and get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Just call when you need a little help. 305-444-1984. https://www.twocomputerguys.com

Virtual Orchid Shopping

R. F. Orchids Online Catalog

It's always a pleasure to visit R. F. Orchids to be amazed at the incredible selection of fine vandaceous alliance orchids, from exotic species to the newest hybrids and fine mericlones. Vandas (and their relatives) are their specialty and their passion, but they also offer a terrific variety of warm-growing species, hybrids and mericlones in other alliances. Shop from the convenience of your home with the R. F. Orchid online sales site, with new updates and special offers.