Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Wednesday, May 16 - Finger Painting Night. Bring out a creative side for this fun night with a finger painting contest and more. Wednesday, May 23 – Luau Night. Hula skirts, Lei necklaces, pineapples, beachcomber hats and more. It’s...

  The students of Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) proudly inherited a long standing tradition in an endeavor to help feed Miami’s homeless community.  Fourty-two Pace students participated in the school’s very first annual Hunger Fest event on April 27 and 28. This event was introduced to Pace by transfer students of Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep, where Hunger Fest originated and was a standing tradition...

  In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beautification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative lawn sign to be placed on their front yard. The winner...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has several events planned for Miami Lakes seniors during May. For those events requiring reservations, participants are asked to contact Nathalie Garcia at 305-364-6100, or by email to garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov. Colon Health: Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer. In partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center, a health workshop will feature guest speaker Dr. Kiranmayi...

  Four students from Miami Lakes Middle School were picked as the winners for the Optimist International Essay contest, and the first place recipient and runner-up will compete for the grand prize of a $2,500 college scholarship. The school joined forces with Optimist International, the governing body for the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, for the contest thanks to teacher Denise Cueto who was instrumental in getting the students to...