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In Today's Homestead Local Scoop Issueβ¦
π Homestead Area Events
π Applications are open for a new Homestead elementary school
π A South Dade student launches a nonprofit for kids in treatment
βοΈ Aerospace businesses are building a local presence
π©Ί Free health screenings are in Naranja this morning
π MDC celebrates first-generation college students today
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Wednesday, November 4
Free Adult Health Screenings - Naranja Branch Library | Ages 19+ - 9:30 a.m.β1:00 p.m.
Mommy & Me Wednesday at The Berry Farm - Redland | Buy one adult admission, get one child admission free; check terms - 10:00 a.m.β6:30 p.m.
MDC First-Generation College Celebration - Student Life Patio, 500 College Terrace | For current MDC students - 11:00 a.m.β1:00 p.m.
ProjectArt Miami: Ages 4-7 - Naranja Branch Library | Materials provided; registration required - 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Homestead Council Meeting - City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic Court | Check the city agenda - 5:05 p.m.
ProjectArt Miami: Ages 8-12 - Naranja Branch Library | Materials provided; registration required - 5:00β6:00 p.m.
Line Dancing Classes - Seminole Theatre | $20 drop-in or $80 for five classes - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5
Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Training - UF/IFAS Extension, 18710 SW 288th St. | Registration required; tickets from $33.85 - 8:30 a.m.β12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6
NASCAR Truck Series Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Tickets required - 7:30 p.m.
The Berry Farm Harvest Festival: Extended Hours - Redland | Paid admission - Until 9:00 p.m.
Karaoke Night at Losner Park - 104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead | Free; bring a chair - 6:00β9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Tickets required - 5:00 p.m.
Veteran's Day Event - Losner Park, 104 N. Krome Ave. | Free - 6:00β10:00 p.m.
Meet Me at Berryβs: Saturday Night Dancing - The Berry Farm | All ages; separate paid admission - 7:00β11:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8
NASCAR Cup Series Championship - Homestead-Miami Speedway | Tickets required - 3:00 p.m.
Check the linked organizer pages for changes before heading out.
Planning an outdoor stop? Check the latest Homestead forecast before heading out, especially for farm visits and evening events.
Meme of The Day
A New Homestead Elementary School Is Taking Applications
Parents looking ahead to next school year have another option to explore. Success Academy Homestead Elementary is accepting kindergarten and first-grade applications for 2027-28. The tuition-free public charter school is planned for 2351 SE 12th Avenue, on the Homestead Senior High campus. The school says younger students will have designated entrances, hallways and classrooms. Admission is by lottery, scheduled for January 12, 2027. Kindergarten applicants must turn five by September 1, 2027. Applying does not guarantee a seat. The network says supplies, iPads, a first uniform set and after-school programs are included at no charge. Questions? Call 786-673-0380.
A South Dade Teen Wants Treatment Days to Feel Less Lonely
Homestead student Isabella Triguero knows how hard a hospital stay can be. After facing brain tumors, surgeries and chemotherapy, the South Dade Senior High student has started We Are the Fight to support other children and their families. The new nonprofitβs plans include care packages, special outings and activities brought into hospitals for kids who cannot go out. According to the South Dade News Leader, the family is seeking product donations and partnerships with businesses that can offer supplies or experiences. The family also says the organization will take part in Give Miami Day on November 19. It is a local effort built from knowing what another family may need.
Aircraft and Satellite Businesses Are Building a Homestead Presence
Homesteadβs aerospace push is starting to show up in its industrial parks. Miami Today reports that AST SpaceMobile has expanded satellite manufacturing operations into Homestead, while Global Engine Stands has signed a 10-year lease for 35,000 square feet at the cityβs Commerce Park. Global Engine Stands makes equipment used to move and store aircraft engines. The cityβs spaceport territory designation took effect in 2024, and local leaders are working with nearby communities on a broader aerospace and defense corridor. For residents, these are business developments to watch. The report does not establish current job openings or hiring dates.
Free Health Screenings Are in Naranja This Morning
A reminder from yesterdayβs issue: free health screenings and health education resources are scheduled at Naranja Branch Library today, November 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Florida Department of Health program is for adults 19 and older. Find it at 14850 SW 280th Street. The event page does not list the individual tests, so call 305-242-2290 if you need to check what is offered before making the trip. This is a close-to-home resource for Homestead and the greater South Dade community.
MDC Homestead Celebrates Students Who Are First in Their Families
Being the first in your family to pursue a college degree is worth celebrating. Miami Dade Collegeβs Homestead Campus is hosting its National First-Generation College Celebration today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Student Life Patio. The event lists music, treats, activities and giveaways, with a chance to connect with other first-generation students, faculty and staff. It is listed for current students. The campus is at 500 College Terrace, and Student Life can answer questions at 305-237-5065. If you know an MDC student taking that first step for their family, pass this along.
Check Before You Head to Trivia Tonight
The weekly trivia listings need a second look this week. Challenge Entertainmentβs own schedule marks the November 4, 7 p.m. show at Buffalo Wild Wings in Homestead as canceled. Some event directories still show the regular Wednesday series, so use the organizerβs schedule for the latest status. If trivia was your dinner plan, check with the venue before leaving. Seminole Theatreβs line dancing class is another listed Wednesday option; details are in the events section above.
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