The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes will stage one of its biggest annual events, a free celebration of our nation’s independence.      Residents will gather in Veterans Park for the party that starts at 6:30 p.m.      Food trucks will sell food and drinks; MANTRAP will perform pop music and at 9 p.m., a grand fireworks display will begin.      There will be giveaways...

     Lock your car doors and if you see something, say something to law enforcement, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz reminded residents during a community meeting at Country Club of Miami.       “One of the biggest complaints that we get [is about people] leaving their cars open, please remember that,” Cordero-Stutz said to about 60 people who gave her a warm welcome on June...

The Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee held its annual Painting a Picture for Mom event at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market on May 10. More than 50 children participated, said Committee Vice Chair Elsa Reus, who took the photo. Shown in the photo: Sophie Mermet-Marechal works on her painting.

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...