Miami Lakes has many youth afterschool programs this year along with senior and adult programs. From afterschool care with the YMCA to recreational and instructional classes, there is something for everyone.The upcoming class offerings will include photography, Coding, Hip Hop, Guitar and Violin. Keyboard, Lego Robotics and Engineering, dance, archery, golf, martial arts, computers, Spanish, Yoga and Tai Chi.Youth programs will run from late...

Miami Lakes Branch Library, in partnership with The Children’s Trust Read to Learn Books for Free Program, held a special reading circle with special presenters – Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Luis Collazo – who read and brought their favorite children’s stories to life. The free book program collects books for children and parents in need throughout Miami-Dade and distributes them to 40 different locations.

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) concludes its 11th annual Senior Games Series with some slam dunk fun! Seniors are invited to join the Basketball Free Throw, Three Point Shoot, and Cornhole competitions starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, at Shula’s Athletic Club, 15150 Bull Run Road.Senior Games participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners in each age division for the male and...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during August:For Children and Families:Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19. Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3...

It’s official. Marilyn Ruano is the newest Miami Lakes Town Council member following an unanimous vote to replace vice mayor Tony Lama, who resigned after he accepted a job offer with Amazon in Seattle, Washington.At last week’s special meeting, council members confirmed Mayor Manny Cid’s nomination to appoint Ruano, an accountant, to fill Lama’s seat until next year’s general election on August 28, 2018.Cid said...