For the first time in the 34-year history of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Awards, two boys shared the first-place prize that a girl also received, The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes said. Students are chosen from among those who have demonstrated good academics during the 2018-2019 school year, performed community service and played sports with the club. Former Barbara Goleman Senior High School students Sebastian Rivero and Michael Tobar...

Do you know a fabulous woman, someone smart and accomplished who makes life better for others? Would you like to see her get the recognition she deserves? The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are seeking candidates for the Annual Women of Distinction Awards that will be held in March. Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 4 for the following categories: Arts: A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of...

Youth Classes Kidokinetics Miami Lakes Youth Center Ages: 2-5 Spring A Session: Mondays, Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/23) Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.com Free T-shirt with first time enrollment Sportskinetics Miami Lakes Youth Center Ages: 5-12 Spring A Session: Mondays; Jan. 13...

Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014 305-822-6520 For Children & Families Crafty Little Fingers Tuesdays, Jan. 21, 28 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Toddlers may need help. Registration not required. Movies for Kids* Wednesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 3 p.m. -5 p.m. Jan. 15 “Piglet’s Big Movie (G) Jan. 22 “Kung Fu...

The Miami-Dade Police Department has new director. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez appointed Deputy Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III as the top cop on Jan. 8. The town of Miami Lakes has a $8.7 million contract with the agency. Ramirez replaced Juan Perez, who retired after a 29-year career in law enforcement. Ramirez earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Miami in 1994 and joined the...