Yogis from Miami Lakes and nearby areas rolled out their mats to enjoy a sound bath and mediation at the Mary Collins Community Center.      The June 19 event included practitioners from the class held regularly at the center as well as others.         All meditated to the sound of singing bowls.      The bowls are acoustic instruments that make different tones, which aid in meditating...

A Miami Lakes church is once again inviting local kids to help themselves before the start of the school year.      Elevate Church Miami Lakes is opening its doors - or more specifically, its parking lot - for its annual Summer Love Day.      The event on Saturday, July 25 aims to help local schoolchildren with whatever they might need for the upcoming school year.      Students and their...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. It will also be closed July 3 -...

July 21,  Aug. 4 Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club Online meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Go to MiamiLakes.ToastmasstersClubs.org. Guests are always welcome to attend at no cost.   July 21 Zonta Fundraiser Grab a pizza and support the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Whether you dine in, take out or pick up, mention Zonta in person, by phone, or...

Accuracy in media is important, so I’m going to start with a confession: I’ve never been able to write “Gratigny” without spelling it out in my head. The story on the front of this paper? As I was checking it, I was going “G-r-a-t-i-g ... g? ...” more times than I care to admit.      Hey, it’s important to get the details right.      One small detail you might be...