Volunteer Gardening. Help steward the bird-friendly garden and grounds at the Tropical Audubon Society in South Miami at this monthly event. Volunteers can learn how to establish their own bird-friendly garden and get familiar with the principles of Florida-Friendly landscaping. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasives, rake leaves, clear debris and mulch the organization’s network of trails. Tropical Audubon Society, 5530 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Saturday July 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free, but reservations are required, at this link.
Children’s Story Time. Corral your kid(s) and head over to the Coconut Grove Library for a free hour of storytelling, music and literacy presented by The Children’s Trust Parent Club and FIU’s Center for Children & Families. Coconut Grove Library, 2875 McFarlane Road. Tuesday July 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Free.
Free Yoga. Find your zen though a gentle yoga session at the Coconut Grove Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, on Wednesday July 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program is free but registration is required.
Writing Workshop. Join author / bookseller Cortney Casey at Book & Books in Coconut Grove for an evening of writing “sprints” – timed sessions of focused, silent writing designed to boost creativity, discipline, and confidence. The $10 admission fee includes an adult beverage (to get things flowing). Books & Books, 3409 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. Thursday July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Details and tickets at this link.
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Summer Dance Party. Shake your Groove Thing to music from 1970s, 1980s and beyond with DJ Nicholas Martin at the Midsummer Night Dance Party hosted by the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985 South Bayshore Drive, on Saturday August 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person with a cash bar. Proceeds benefit the club’s sound equipment fund.
