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Friday, September 15 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day as we pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

Saturday, September 16 is the Rosh Hashanah Jewish holiday featuring festive meals with apples and honey, representing hope for the year to come.

Sunday, September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, a time to reflect on the noble values embedded in our national Constitution, and the solemn obligations we hold as United States citizens.

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 and 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.

Limited Time Availability

RF Orchids September Specials

Offering two delightful orchids to add some pop to your collection, RF Orchids presents the Vandachostylis Kiangchai Midnight Indigo with rich amethyst concolor flowers and a glistening texture and darker lip. The Perreiraara Sunshine Padriew Pink Sapphire has arching inflorescences of delicate fuchsia with brighter fuchsia markings on the sepals and petals and a truly brilliant fuchsia lip. Get this amazing pair for $79.95 -- a savings of almost $30. Get details online.

All Month Long

Miami Spice Specials at Schnebly

Immerse Yourself in Miami Spice Flavors at Schnebly’s as you embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure -- embracing the spirit of Miami Spice. Dinner: Revel in a sumptuous four-course feast for just $60 per person. Brunch / Lunch: Indulge in a mouthwatering three-course experience for $35 per person. Get details online.

Thursday, September 14 at 4pm

All Hands on Tech

Whether you are an experienced tech enthusiast or just curious, meet at the Naranja Library for 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.

Saturday, September 16 at 2pm

STEAM Saturdays at the Cybrarium

Kids: Embrace your inner scientist with weekly STEAM projects involving science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics every Saturday at the Cybrarium. This is a free event. The Cybrarium is located at 80 West Mowry Drive in Homestead. Call 305-224-4410. Get details online.

Saturday, September 16 from 3 to 8pm

Mexican Independence Day - Fiesta Market

Experience Mexican Independence Day like never before at Schnebly Winery and Miami Brewing Company’s Fiesta Market. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable fiesta where the vibrant flavors, colors, and spirit of Mexico come to life -- a day filled with joy, music, and the rich traditions of Mexico. Get details online.

Saturday, September 16 at 7pm

Karaoke Saturdays at Miami Brewing Company

Meet up with friends at Miami Brewing Company on Saturday evening for Karaoke and beer. Sing your heart out with liquid courage. Admission is free. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, September 17 from 9am to noon

Volunteer Eco Action Day at Castellow Hammock

Volunteers and Miami-Dade County naturalists will work together to help protect and restore natural areas, including gathering and recording data; garbage collection; light landscaping (mulching, pruning, planting); cleaning of animal enclosures; invasive plant removal; assisting with animal care; interpretive programing and any other appropriate task required for operation of our nature centers. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, September 17 from 10am to 7pm

Fall At Tinez Farm - Pumpkin Patch

Tickets include a guided tour through the farm, the animal barnyard, the pumpkin patch, the garden maze, Tinez yard games, climbing, swings, zip lines, bounce house, animal interactions, and the tubing slide. You can add Cow Barrel Train, Pony, Donkey, or Horse rides to your experience. Get details online.

Sunday, September 17 from 11am to 3pm

Open House at Castellow Hammock Preserve

Attend Castellow Hammock Nature Center open house, meet the staff that make it all possible and experience some of the activities we offer year round. Enjoy guided tours of the pollinator gardens and old-growth forest preserve and get a taste of their quarterly Sunset Folk Music Series with ongoing performances. Enjoy lawn games, arts and crafts, and picnicking under the trees while listening. Get details and RSVP online.

Sunday, September 17 from 11am to 6pm

Bodhi & Mind Holistic Festival at Cauley Square

Attend the 2023 Bodhi & Mind Festival Spring Edition at Cauley Square Historic Village once again -- a Portal of light for Miami. A space for healing through art and the awakening of consciousness and well-being. A free urban retreat for all. Bodhi & Mind will be uniting the most diverse group of conscious leaders, artists, makers, speakers, organizations, vendors, wellness providers, and practitioners of South Florida. It's mission is encouraging the local holistic entrepreneurship, while contributing to individual, community and global balance between mind, physical body and spirit. Cauley Square is at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Get details online.

Monday, September 18 at 6pm

Goosebumps at ShowBiz Cinemas

Upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah (Odeya Rush), living right next door. But every sliver lining has a cloud, and Zach"s comes when he learns that Hannah has a mysterious dad who is revealed to be R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the author of the bestselling Goosebumps series. It turns out that there is a reason why Stine is so strange... He is a prisoner of his own imagination -- the monsters that his books made famous are real, and Stine protects his readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Zach unintentionally unleashes the monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it"s suddenly up to Stine, Zach, and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 20 at 8:30am

Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Training

 In-person class offered by UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension (J. D. Campbell Ag Center)for those who need a pesticide license to use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides at any of the following: Golf courses; parks; athletic fields; or cemeteries. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 20

Bingo & Beers at Hybrid House

Enjoy a fun night of Bingo and drinks with great prixes at Hybrid House Coffee & Beer Bar, 15160 Southwest 136th Street, #5. Get details online.

Thursday, September 21 from 8 to 10:30am

First Responders Appreciation Day

Attend a networking breakfast to recognize our local Heros, our First Responders, at Mon Petit Garden, 21601 SW 154th Ave. Presented by South Dade Chamber of Commerce. Get details online.

Thursday, September 21 at 7pm

Hispanic Heritage Networking Mixer

Attend the Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer at City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar in the Hotel Redland at 5 South Flagler Avenue. The event includes appetizers and your first drink, including the signature event cocktail prepared by City Hall Bistro mixologists. Get details and purchase $20 tickets online.

Thursday, September 21 at 8pm

Artist Exhibit - Terre Rybovich

Attend a celebration and art exhibition to mark the grand opening for etc. on Krome Avenue in downtown Homestead, conceived by owner Susan Dryer. For her first exhibition, Dryer is showcasing artist Terre Rybovich, a master charcoal artist noted for her ethereal, highly detailed images. Her drawings have been widely exhibited in Florida and are in private and public collections. A long-time resident of Homestead, Dryer is a recognized antiques and art dealer. With etc., Dryer aims to expand downtown Homestead’s cultural options to include monthly art exhibitions by local artists as well as antiques, a coffee and tea bar, a permanent art gallery, a used book section and a children’s play area. The gallery is located at 257 North Krome Avenue. Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Contact for more information by email: etc.homestead@yahoo.com

Saturday, September 23

American Indian Day with the Miccosukee Tribe

Celebrate American Indian Day with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida at Miccosukee Casino & Resort on the corner of SW 8th Street and Krome Avenue. Admission is free and includes fun activities for the entire family. Learn about the Miccosukee Tribe and other indigenous communities in this cultural event with food and craft vendors, alligator demonstrations, airboat rides, a Miccosukee fashion show, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and many more surprises. Check out the fireworks show lighting the sky at 8pm on Saturday. With live performances by World Champion Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie & the Native Pride Dancers, and singer-songwriter Cypress Billie, we’ll kick off the festival with a free movie night on Friday, September 22 featuring films by Miccosukee actor and director Montana Cypress. Get details online.

Saturday, September 23 at 2pm and 8pm

The Placemaker Poet

Inspired by the acclaimed biography "George E. Merrick: Son of the Southwind" by Arva Moore Parks, What if Works presents The Placemaker Poet, a dramatic curation written and directed by Phillip M. Church, exploring the life and legacy of visionary developer George E. Merrick, from his arrival in Florida at age 13 to his death as Miami Postmaster in 1942. Incorporating drama, poetry, music, dance, and digital projections, The Placemaker Poet offers an innovative encounter with theatre, preserving and sharing community history as a live experience at the Seminole Theatre. Get details online.

Sunday, September 24 from 8am to 3pm

UN International Day of Peace at Patch

Experience a day of meditation, art, and mindfulness to foster peace and compassion in our troubled world at Patch Of Heaven Sanctuary. Get details online.

Sunday, September 24 from 2 to 3pm

Introduction to Tropical Fruit

Attend an introduction to tropical fruit (1.5 hours) at the Fruit and Spiace Park. Learn the basics of tropical fruit. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to receive your wristband. Call 305-247-5727. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 5pm

Miami Rum Festival Tasting Event

Make plans to attend the 14th annual Miami Rum Festival at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, with an amazing variety of rums to sample from around the world. Purchase $49 general admission or $59 VIP early admission tickets in advance online before they sell out. Get details online.

Delicious Specialties

Robert Is Here - Tropical Fruit Milkshakes

When you want to experience the best of South Florida's bountiful treats, stop into Robert Is Here fruit stand for an amazing selection of fresh fruit milkshakes. Choose any combination, up to three flavors, including Banana, Blackberry, Cherry, Chocolate, Coconut, Key Lime, Orange, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tamarind, Black Sapote, Blueberry, Canistel, Coffee, Dragon Fruit, Guava, Jackfruit, Mamey, Mango, Sapodilla, and Guanabana. Smoothies are the same as milkshakes except they are made with ice instead of milk. Sweetener choices are Sugar, Splenda, or Honey. Get details online.

Tropical Delights

The Mango Cafe at Fruit and Spice Park

Start with the crunchy sun chips and mango salsa, then indulge in the savory tropical delights of the Mango Cafe for lunch, including the popular Tahi chicken salad, the pulled pork sandwich, chicken and bacon quesadillas or personal pizza. The all-time favorite -- Rosemary's Lobster Roll features succulent lobster sensations with chopped celery tossed in a creamy old bay seasoned dressing nestled in a soft bun with kettle cooked chips. The Asian chicken wrap, the turkey club and tuna salad wraps, and the vegetarian wrap or burger round out the selections. Choose mango passion cheesecake or key lime pie for dessert. The smoothies and shakes are delightful. Get details online.