The Cub Scouts of Pack 66, chartered to Miami Lakes United Methodist Church and associated with Miami Lakes K-8 Center for nearly 50 years, celebrated Cub Scouting’s birthday at the annual Blue and Gold Banquet which was held for all Scouts and their families at the church hall.Aside from awards, skits, songs and Pine Wood Derby race car competition, Pack 660 proudly recognized five fifth-grade Scouts, known as Webelos 2, who earned Cub...

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 6, 20 and 27.Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 220.Movies and...

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will host the annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 15, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The free event begins at 10 a.m. with the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under.There will be a petting zoo complete with bunnies, chicks and even pony rides, along with a photo booth and face painters.For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf, or email...

Miami-Dade County is getting smart about managing mobility and it all starts with a plan. The Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit Plan – also known as the SMART plan – has been set in motion and will transform transportation in the county.The SMART Plan was officially adopted and endorsed in 2016 by the Miami-Dade MPO Governing Board. It brings together the county’s Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW),...

Town of Miami Lakes invites residents to join in the annual Arbor Day and Tree Planting Ceremony scheduled at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.With more than 17,000, the beautiful canopy trees in Miami Lakes have long been the signature of the Town. Miami Lakes continues to be recognized for its abundant tree canopy as well as its exceptional tree management practices, with both the Tree...