Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force, will host “Winterfest” during Super Saturday at the Park on December 2.This free family event will include a family fair with activities for children and adults including carnival rides, music, arts and crafts, a photo booth, and more. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West,...

Miami Lakes, in partnership; with the YMCA, will be offering Winter Break camps at the Royal Oaks Park’s Roberto Alonso Community Center located at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, and at Miami Lakes Park East’s Youth Center located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Both Winter Camps will be held from Tuesday, December 26, to Friday, January 5, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for New Year’s Day, January 1.The Winter Camp at Royal Oaks Park is...

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee urges residents to help give back to the men and women who serve overseas. Operation: Care and Comfort will provide care packages for holiday delivery to troops.The Veterans Committee will be collecting donated items and hand written cards and letters of encouragement until Thursday, November 30 at the first-floor reception desk at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.Recommended donation items include:Snacks, Food and...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors, 55 and over, to participate in the free Balance Assessments provided by St. Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital.A licensed Physical and Occupational Therapist will provide seniors with a Balance Screening to determine overall health and wellness to decrease fall risks.The screenings will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, December 5, at Mary Collins Community...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during  November: For Children and Families:Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas – Join the branch for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddles. Best for ages  18 months to 3 years old. Space is limited. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16.  00020000033F00000197339,Chess Club...