At its April 18 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council unanimously approved The Graham Companies’ request to amend the Town’s Land Use Map to make way for a large senior residential community on the west side of town.The area, located west of Commerce Way and at the intersection of N.W. 146 Street, was preliminarily rezoned from industrial use to residential multi-family medium density for the 220-unit Senior Village on...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during May: For Children and Families:Dissect a Pig Heart! – Do you ever wonder how your heart works? Learn about how the heart works and the anatomy by dissecting a real pig heart. Enjoy an interactive lesson and hands on activities with FIU undergraduates and medical students Contact stemsaturday@gmail.com for more information. Meets at 10...

His House Children’s Home is holding foster parent training days on Saturdays, May 6, 13, and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue 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 foster parent. For more...

Town of Miami Lakes will host an evening of art and culture from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, to showcase the works of students in the Town’s adult painting classes.The paintings will be on display at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, and available for viewing through the summer months from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.The Town offers over 75 different recreation programs for all ages and skill levels. For more information on the...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will host several programs during late April and early May for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. at “The Spot” located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, April 21 – Jam Night. Bring instruments, voice, dance moves, and talent to jam out with friends. Strum guitars, beat drums, sing away. Don’t have an instrument? No problem. Play on one of the Center’s Rock Band instruments...