Miami Lakes’ Special Needs Advisory Board announced a pilot Transition Program for individuals with special needs. The program expands training in the areas of employability skills training, life skills and self-advocacy so they can learn skills to achieve independence.The program is available for 14 to 22 year-olds and 22 years plus.The one week program begins July 22, July 29 and August 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Collins...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during July at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 and Friday, July 26. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesdays, July 10 and 24, from 11 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 are required for both events. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.Senior Western Social is a trip to...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July:For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Spider Man into the Spider-verse,” (PG); “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG); “The Lion King” (PG), “Captain Underpants” (PG) and “Cars (G). Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes...

JetStream Federal Credit Union once again partnered with the Center for Financial Training (CFT) and Miami Dade College (MDC) for the annual Future Bankers’ Camp Program.The program provides a hands-on experience for high school students interested in careers in the financial industry. It is a two-week educational track at MDC and a two-week internship at a financial institution.After successful completion of the program, the students receive...