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.

The Youth Crime Watch Poster and Essay Contest asked students in Miami-Dade County to submit essays and posters to reflect how communities and individuals can help make a difference in youth violence. Among the winners in the high school division for the poster portion of the contest were local students Daniela Marin, sophomore at Goleman Senior High School who won first place, and Greter Gutierrez, sophomore at Goleman Senior High...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” event during Super Saturday At The Park on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for Mom just in time for Mother’s Day. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge.Families can ride...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) announced the formation of “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disable persons who require assistance to prepare their homes for an upcoming weather event.An initiative of Vice Mayor Tony Lama, “Jerry’s Squad”  was created in memory of longtime resident, U.S.. Korean War veteran, and former Elderly Affairs Committee...