Amazon Smile gives customers shopping the world wide web the opportunity to support schools, churches, charities and nonprofit organizations they care about by donating 5 percent of the price of eligible purchases. A number of Miami Lakes organizations participate in Amazon Smile and by changing settings on an Amazon account, residents can help boost their community. To find these organizations, type in the name listed below into the search...

It’s that time of year again! Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year. This year’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6. Back on the tax-exempt list this year are computers and computer accessories.No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 19.Storytelling with Scratch! – Create and share digital stories...

His House Children’s Home, located at 20000 N.W. 47 Ave, is hosting a Christmas in July campaign. July is synonymous with summer fun, school holidays and summer break, but children are at-risk of being abused, abandoned or neglected. The center, which currently serves over 200 children, restores the lives of those children from newborn to 17 years old by providing a safe and nurturing environment. The Christmas in July campaign...

His House Children’s Home is holding foster parent training days on Saturdays, July 22, 29, and Saturday, August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue in Miami Gardens.  Foster care parents receive daycare, medical and dental care, and a monthly subsidy to assist with the care of every child. In Broward County alone over 150 children enter into the foster care system on a monthly basis. Answer the call to become a...