Miami Lakes Youth Center “The Spot” will host several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. in January at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Friday, January 13, Video Game Tournament – The Spot will host an EGaming Tournament Night with games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, Just Dance, Madden 16, and more. There will be something for everyone to enjoy and test their skills.Wednesday,...

Northwest Miami-Dade residents, including Miami Lakes, who receive curbside waste collection service from Miami-Dade County, can recycle their Christmas trees by taking them to any one of the County’s Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs) or the West Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection Center.All trees brought in for recycling must be free of tree stands, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and other decorations. The trees will be converted to...

The Graham Companies is inviting the children of Miami Lakes, as well as students from area schools, to participate in the 4th Annual Main Street Banner art contest where winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street on the light pole banners.This year’s theme is Miami Lakes Inspires Me. Perhaps it causes the artist to be athletic or enjoy the outdoors because of the parks; possibly Miami Lakes has instilled a love for...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during January: For Children and Families:STEM Saturdays – Enjoy an interactive lesson and hands on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students. Participants can learn about electricity and make their very own functional circuit using fruits and vegetables. Got questions? Contact stemsaturday@gmail.com. Scheduled at 10 a.m. on...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a healthy cooking demonstration on Saturday, January 14, as part of the “Super Saturday at the Park.”The presentation, sponsored in party by The Graham Companies, will be provided by The Naked Bite, founded by Chef Amber Antonelli, with the objective of promoting plant-inspired recipes that are versatile and delicious. The demo will be led by Chef Heather who was raised in an Italian...