Looking for something to do this weekend that might, just might, make you feel better about yourself and your community? Miami Waterkeeper and the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District invite you to join a back-to-school community cleanup in Peacock Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Details on that event and more in this week’s calendar below…
Saturday August 22
Back to School Community Cleanup. Join a community cleanup at Peacock Park on Saturday 08/22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with local refreshments provided by Grove businesses. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own gloves and trash pickers. Sign up at this website.
Sunday August 23
Vizcaya Village Market. Vizcaya’s eclectic farmers market runs on adjusted summer hours through September 27, with local vendors offering fresh-made delicacies, hand-crafted goods, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and vegan products inside Vizcaya’s historic farm village. Vizcaya Village, 3250 S. Miami Avenue. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Monday August 24
Community Painting Club. The Coconut Grove library hosts a weekly painting club in August for artists of all skill levels. Participants will need to bring their own materials. Monday 08/24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2875 McFarlane Road. Event repeats on 08/31. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695.
Coconut Grove Book Club. Hosted by the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, the book club meets Monday 08/24 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Coconut Grove Library, 2875 McFarlane Road, to discuss “We the Women” by Nora O’Donnell. Registration is required. For more information, contact the library at 305-442-8695.
Tuesday August 25
Chess Club. The Virrick Park branch library hosts a chess club for players of all levels, ages 8 to 18, Tuesday 08/25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 3255 Plaza Street. Event repeats 9/01. For information, contact the branch at 305-442-7872.
Fiction Book Club. Join a discussion of Valeria Luiselli’s new novel “Beginning Middle End” at Book & Books Coconut Grove. RSVP here (space is limited) to join the literati on Tuesday 08/25 at 7 p.m. at 3409 Main Highway.
Wednesday August 26
Free Tutoring and Homework Help. Miami-Dade County Library System’s free online and in-person tutoring sessions begins this week with support in reading, math and science for K-12 students. Led by certified teachers, the sessions help students sharpen their skills, build confidence and boost performance. Online 1:1 Tutoring: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., through May 27. In-Person Group Tutoring on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 28 library locations (including Shenandoah and Virrick Park) through May 22. For a full list of participating libraries or to register for an online session, visit www.mdpls.org/tutor.
Thursday August 27
Spanish Conversation Circle. Practice your Spanish conversation skills in a group setting at the Coconut Grove Library, Thursday 08/27 from 4 to 5 p.m. All skill levels welcome. 2875 McFarlane Road. Event repeats on Thursday 09/24. Registration required. For more information, contact the branch at 305-442-8695.
Friday August 28
Ahoy! Able-bodied Crew Come Aboard! The Sailing Club’s Moonlight Racing series continues to introduce landlubbers and salty dogs alike to the adventure of racing on Biscayne Bay. “Oh, I’ve already been on a motorboat (or daysailer or on a cruise ship),” you might think. But as the Spotlight’s intrepid reporter described, there is nothing like being on the crew of a racing sailboat. Embrace the new adventure in this low-stress evening on the Bay. You’ll have endless stories to tell your mates. Save the date now and the sign up link will follow shortly. Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 South Bayshore Drive. Friday 8/28 after work. Free.
Grovites For Life Annual Gala. A fundraising dinner with live entertainment at Virrick Park, 3255 Plaza Street. Saturday 09/05 from 5 to 10 p.m. Grovites 4 Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic West Grove. Tickets are $50. For more information, call 786-918-1656 or email [email protected].
Summer Splash. The City of Miami has 12 aquatic facilities including the new Verneka Sturrup Silva pool at Elizabeth Virrick Park in Coconut Grove. The pool is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for seniors, and free for kids 17 and younger. For information about the pool’s learn-to-swim programs, lap lanes, water aerobics, and more, call 305-329-4791.
