Garbage containers may be placed in front of residents’ homes for trash collection after 4 p.m. the day before pickup, and must be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day, the town of Miami Lakes says.
Report missed pickups to www.miamidade.gov/311direct or call 311.

Ava Reus rides the carousel at a previous Our Lady of the Lakes Spring Festival. The festival - with 20 carnival rides, an international food court, games, raffles, live music performances and children’s talent shows -- is at the church, 15801 NW 67th Ave., from March 5 through March 8. Hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. on March 5; 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. on March 6; 1 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. on March 7 and on March 8, noon - 9 p.m. The festival is free to...

Many residents ask me, ‘How can I attract butterflies to my home?’ I answer, ‘Provide them with a home and food, and they will provide you with joy.’ If you have a place on your property where you can grow flowering vines and nectar plants, you can have the ideal butterfly garden. Here are a two perennial vines to try. Purple passion vine (Passiflora incarnata) is commonly known as the Maypop vine (flower shown above). ...

Youth ClassesKidokineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 2-5 Spring A Session: Mondays, Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 3/23) Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.comFree T-shirt with first time enrollmentSportskineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 5-12 Spring A Session: Mondays; Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 3/23)Spring B Session: Mondays, April...

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting grant applications from groups that embrace its mission to support continuing education; literacy; youth; beautification projects and cultural events. Special consideration is given to applicants whose projects promote kindness. As many as 10 grants of up to $1,000 each may be applied for by March 10 at 5 p.m. The foundation is supported by the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival which...