Town of Miami Lakes announced the businesses that will be participating in the Student Job Fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event is aimed at matching local talent with local businesses and welcomes high school and college students to attend.The following local companies will be participating:440 America Health Insurance; Boss Burger & Brew; CVS...

The Miami Lakes Garden Club, led by resident Dottie Wix, is hosting an Easter Parade Tea Party on Saturday, April 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. The tea party will feature a hat contest, basket drawings and prizes. Tickets are $25 at the door and $20 if purchased in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets, email miamilakesgardenclub2016@gmail.com or call Wix at 305-821-3950.

Autism Awareness Day was commemorated on Monday, April 3 at Bob Graham Education Center. Students helped raise funds for the school’s team, Hope for Autism/UM Card of Miami Lakes. The Bobcat family generously participated and helped bring awareness for Autism. The day included live animals, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy and pizza. The school’s PTSA made the event possible.

Jess Jones (left), manager of The Graham Companies pecan operation in Calhoun County, Georgia, receives the 2017 Georgia Pecan Growers Association Grower of the Year Award from association representative Mark Hawke.

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during April: For Children and Families:Talking is Teaching, Read, Sing for Toddlers – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 20 and 27.Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.Movies and...