The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is currently holding registration for its NFL Youth Flag Football League for boys and girls ages 5-13, on consecutive Saturdays, September 2 and 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the  Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.The registration fee is $120, which covers all costs for players including their jerseys and equipment. Payment can be made with cash or by check.Parents can also register their children...

Despite threats of a lawsuit that may be filed by Miami Lakes to block Miami-Dade’s efforts to open-up two bridges west of the town to additional traffic, County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting.The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Don Shula’s Hotel, where Miami Lakes Council members and residents may be...

The Adrienne Arsht Center is hosting the free, all-day ArtsLaunch event on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where 120 arts organizations will convene for live performances, eateries, dance workshops, and an entire lineup of family friendly festivities. Miami Lakes’ own Main Street Playhouse will be in attendance and can be found onstage at the Miami DDA Community Arts Village where they will be showcasing their upcoming...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will host the annual Winter Student Job Fair for high school and college students from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 7, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Previous student job fairs have been very successful with over 30 local participating businesses, and more than 100 students in attendance – many of which were hired.Miami Lakes encourages the entire local business...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors to join them for a “Blast from the Past” as they host the 20th Century Senior Social luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Miami Lakes residents 55 years and older can celebrate through the decades – from the roaring 20’s to the Millennial era of the ’90s – as they come...