On Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. the public is invited to honor America’s veterans at Vista Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 14200 N.W. 57 Avenue, Miami Lakes. “The flag does not fly because of the winds that blow it. The flag flies because of each soldier’s las breath that blows it.” There will also be a flag placing ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 305-821-1421.

The South Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America honored Stu Wyllie, president and CEO of The Graham Companies, on April 24 during the William “B” Graham Golf Tournament awards ceremony with the Silver Beaver Award.The honor is the Council-level distinguished service award of Boy Scouts of America. It was introduced as an award in 1931. and is given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service...

Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office, will host a Family Fun Day to conclude the Super Saturday in the Park Series from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The free family event will include a family fair with activities for children and adults including carnival rides, raffles, music and more.Super Saturdays in...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee continues its 11th annual Senior Games Series with the Bridge Tournament on Monday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The final event in the Senior Games series will be the Basketball Game on August 26 at Shula’s Athletic Club.Senior Games participants receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals are awarded to winners in each age division for the...

Perla Tabares Hantman’s endorsement of National Bike-to-School Day took place May 12 in coordination with the League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Month. 
Thousands of local events in 49 states and the District of Columbia were organized to encourage children to safely bicycle or walk to school. The event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated around the world each October.