On April 5, the Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event at Walter C. Young Middle School in Pembroke Pines. This is the 10th year that the group has participated. HML’s NHS members raised funds during the entire 2018-2019 school year to reach a total of $6,800 donated exceeding their $6,000 goal. The relay team was led by co-captains Daniel Miro...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is holding two contests to promote civic pride. Round 4 in the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is one of the featured contests.Residents are encouraged to show their love for Miami Lakes by taking photos of their favorite place of thing to do in the Town. The winning photographers will be recognized by the Town Council in September and top entry...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesday, June 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations opened on June 19 for the June 26 event. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.Senior Field Trip to Miami Marlins...

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes held its annual May installation dinner and general meeting at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. In addition to new officer and director installations, the May 23 event featured the welcoming of two new members Maria Mederos and Sherry Jones plus keynote speaker Miami Lakes Councilmember Marilyn Ruano. Pictured during the event (from left) vice president Dionne Stephens, directors Gunnila Crawford, Joyce McIntosh and...

Lucas de Santis is a five year old boy with autism. His parents Dulce and Angelo de Santis started a campaign in April to raise money to get their son a service dog. Their goal is $25,000 and they’ve currently raised a little over $6,000. Lucas would benefit from a service dog in numerous ways such as, calming effects, safety and mainly being a companion to him. Lucas tends to have many different behaviors and can get aggressive, having a...