The community is invited to a public meeting to be held by Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz on June 10 at the Country Club of Miami. The forum is an opportunity for residents to meet with her, share concerns, ask questions and get updates on public safety in the area. The meeting will be held at 6801 NW 186th St., from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The agency is asking those who wish to attend to register...

Darwin Villavicencio  Lieutenant, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Miami Lakes      “The best gift I’ve received is that they still remember [me],” Darwin Villvicencio said. “In my case, I’ve never been blessed with kids but I’ve raised [a kid]. There is still an 18-year- old. She still reaches out and thanks me because I was a father figure to her.”  ...

June 5 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required, go to Toml.Eventbrite.com.  June 11 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Guest speaker: Hialeah Councilman Jesus Tundidor. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking from 11:30 a.m., lunch begins at noon....

     Veterans from American Legion Post 144 and the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee hosted a ceremony in tribute to fallen members of the military on Memorial Day. Gathered with residents in the Mary Collins Community Center on May 26 were Vice Mayor Bryan Morera, Council members Angelo Cuadra Garcia and Ray Garcia and Fla. Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Honor Guard presented the colors...

     At 5 pounds, Mavis the Pomeranian is tiny but mighty, and bosses around Alfie, her bigger Pom brother.      The pair of pups live with Carleen and Bob Spano in Miami Lakes and accompany the couple on trips to North Carolina.       Mavis joined the family last summer.       “We took Alfie to a town event and met someone who raises Pomeranians,”...