Miami Lakes Neighborhood improvement Committee invited residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beautification Contest in conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign. Resident Rosy Prieto is this year’s winner for her beautification efforts and commitment to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” Prieto created an inviting, warm, and beautiful Miami Lakes home entrance by designing, building,...

  The Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club invites residents to meet members and participate in its twice-monthly meetings at Miami Lakes Educational Center, 5780 N.W. 158 Street. “Miami Lakes Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to develop their communication and leadership skills,” said club president Jacqueline House. Members and guests enjoy meetings that include...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Monster’s University,” The B.F.G.,” and “The Book of Life.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m....

  Want to be a “SPOOKTASTIC” volunteer at the Youth Activities Task Force’s annual Halloween event, “Nightmare on Montrose,” on Saturday, October 27? A total of 75 high school volunteers are needed and volunteer registration is on a first come, first served basis. Volunteers must attend three dates to receive their community service hours: • Wednesday, October 10, 6 to 8 p.m. • Friday, October 26,...

  The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the many clubs at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) that is focused on community service and civic engagement, where students work at becoming active members in their community.  One of NHS’s local partnerships is with His House Children’s Home, a private non-profit and frontline provider of residential and foster care services. The organization cares for children removed...