January 2016 community events calendar

Welcome to your community calendar. It's your one-stop shop to finding out about events taking place around your community. We have everything to help you make the most of your free time, from festivals and fundraisers to music and museums.

Events are listed on a monthly basis. Most are free or low cost to the public.

Friday, Jan. 8-Sunday, Jan. 10

International Motorcycle Show

Miami Beach Convention Center

1901 Convention Center Drive

Miami Beach, FL

Times:

Jan. 8, 3 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The world's largest motorcycle show tour will be rolling into South Florida the weekend of Jan. 8. More than two dozen exhibitors will converge at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show will feature a builder custom bike show, vintage clubs and the All State Kids Zone, where young children, ages 18 months through 5 years old, can test a Strider demo bike for free.

Cost:

Adults, $15

Children (11 and younger), free

Sunday, Jan. 10

American Girl Fashion Show Model search

Pink Lemonade Girl's Spa

18673 W. Dixie Highway

Aventura, FL

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Embrace Girls Foundation, Inc., is holding auditions for American Girl Fashion Show, inspired by the American Girl dolls. The organization is looking for the real life Addy's and Kirsten's to model in its May 15, 2016, American Girl Fashion Show benefiting Embrace Girl Power afterschool programs and camps. Potential models should be ages 5-13 and enjoy walking down a runway or on stage in front of an estimated audience of 300-plus guests.

Cost: $20 application fee

For more information, email embraceamericangirlpower@gmail.com or call 305-779-3858.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Riders Against Slavery Everywhere (RASE)

Calvary Chapel Kendall

16435 SW 117th Ave.

Miami, FL

Time: 8 a.m.

This event is a 12-mile, family friendly bike ride in support of Glory House Miami, a nonprofit with a mission to rescue victims of sex trafficking and restore them to freedom and health. There will be food, beverages and entertainment. 

Cost:

Adults, $20

Students and children 17 or younger, $12

To register, visit RASERIDE.org.

Saturday, Jan. 23

6th annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo

Sun Life Stadium

347 Don Shula Drive

Miami Gardens, FL

Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  

Motivated by individuals with autism, their families and friends, this historic fundraising effort generates awareness and crucial funds for autism services. All proceeds raised through this event stay in our local community and benefit The Dan Marino Foundation. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties Schools, and nonprofit autism service providers who participate with WalkAbout Teams will receive 25% of the money raised by their team to support special needs programming. 

For more information, please visit dmfwalkaboutautism.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 31

Feed My Starving Children meal packing

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition

10901 SW 24th St.

Miami, FL

Time: Various

Feed My Starving Children is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to feeding God's children hungry in body and spirit. Approximately 6,200 children die each day from hunger and hunger-related diseases.  The need is great and South Florida is responding. About 30,000 volunteers are needed to pack 5 million meals during this special six-day event in South Florida.

Cost:  Free

For more information, contact Anthony Kasper at Feed My Starving Children at akasper@fmsc.org or 763-225-8359.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Walk Like MADD 5K Dash

Tropical Park

7900 Bird Road (SW 40th St.)

Miami, FL

Time:  7 a.m.

Miami-Dade County MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) wants the community to take part in its sixth-annual fundraiser, Walk Like MADD 5K Dash. This is a certified 5K course for runners, walkers and a festival for families. The event will include music, food, games and rides for children and teens.  

Cost: Registration fees range from $10 to $25.

To register or become a sponsor, visit www.walklikemadd.org/miami.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Concert Series

5555 North Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Time: 4 p.m.

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church invites music lovers of all ages and preferences to its 2015-16 concert series, featuring musicians in a variety of genres, from classical to jazz and everything in between. On Sunday, Jan. 31, the Gregory Zelek Organ Concert will delight attendees inside the church’s sanctuary. 

Cost: Ticket prices range from $5 to $25.

For more information, visit www.crpc.org/concert-series-2015-2016, email concertseries@crpc.org or call 954-334-5174.