During its next meeting on Sept. 11, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will honor the first responders who gave their lives during the terror attacks upon our country 18 years ago.The gathering, in the grand ballroom at Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club, will also feature remarks by the Miami Lakes town council.Councilman Josh Dieguez was a 7th grader at Dade Christian School when the destruction occurred and said the events will affect his life...

Save the date! Th e Town of Miami Lakes has announced the Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog, scheduled to take place Saturday, Dec. 21 from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Registration is now open for the 3 mile race to bene-fi t treatment of post traumatic stress disorders for veterans. Visit www.miami-lakes-fl .gov/jinglebelljog to register to run and find information about volunteering and how to become a sponsor. Th e event, which includes an Elf Dash for...

A musician who helped develop the “Miami Sound” has a street named in his honor.Carlos Oliva — considered a pioneer for mixing Cuban rhythms with jazz who worked with prominent musical artists from South Florida — has a corner to call his own.On Aug. 16 and before before Oliva and his family and friends, Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. unveiled a sign at the corner of Northwest 138th Street and Northwest 67th...

• Marlins Park fi eld trip
• Thursday, Sept. 12th
• Time: 11:45 a.m.
• Register at www.toml.eventbrite.com
Bus departs Miami Lakes Optimist Park.
• Legal Forum
• Saturday, Sept. 14
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Mary Collins Community Center
• Register at www.toml.eventbrite.com
For more info: Willie Sanchez 305-364-6100 or sanchezw@miamilakes-fl. gov.

• Elementary Open Hangs• Wednesday, Sept. 11• Wednesday, Sept. 25• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.• Register at www. toml.eventbrite.com• Teen Open Hangs• Thursday, Sept. 12• Thursday, Sept. 26• Time: 6 p.m to 8 p.m.• Register at www.toml.eventbrite.com• Community Service Oppurtunity• Saturday, Sept. 28• Register at: https://tomloleta2019. eventbrite.comFor more info: Manny Martinez 305-819-SPOT (7768) or thespot@mi-amilakes-fl .gov.