Deadline extended for two community civic contests

Community Wednesday, July 18, 2018

  In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is  conducting two contests to promote civic pride. Deadline for both contests has been changed to Friday, August 10 at midnight. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beatification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and...
  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., will present Serving Our Seniors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Participating agencies will include: Miami-Dade Office of Community Advocacy (Hispanic Affairs Board), Miami-Dade Office of Community (Elder Affairs), Miami-Dade Transit Department...
  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) will host several educational, fun and exciting events for seniors in July. Lunch Bunch and Bingo – Socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying Free nutritious lunches provided by Giardino Gourmet Salads. One more event is scheduled at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue: Wednesday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations...
  After the major success of its inaugural Food and Wine Festival this year, the Town of Miami Lakes announced the date for the Second Annual Food and Wine Festival on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer provided by local restaurants and establishments. Guests will have an opportunity to network, sample culinary delights, ad a selection of wines. Food and wine classes along with...

Humans of Miami Lakes: Yoga leader Claire Zovko

Sports By Megan Medina, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, July 18, 2018

  Back in the early 2000’s, Claire Zovko took her first yoga class while visiting her aunt in New York City. Zovko fell in love with yoga immediately.  “It blew my mind,” explained Zovko.  Zovko was always an athlete, and played basketball in college. As she was nearing the end of college, she knew her career in basketball was coming to an end. As fate would have it, yoga quickly became her new adventure. She...
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