His House Children’s Home, located at 20000 N.W. 47 Ave, invites the community to participate in a gift matching opportunity to fund the foster center and its many children. The center, which currently serves over 200 children, restores the lives of those children from newborn to 17 years old by providing a safe and nurturing environment. The Batchelor Foundation of Miami has offered a $100,000 Challenge Grant to help His House...

Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Dance Team competed at the American Dance Alliance state competition in late January at the FIU Arena. This is the team’s second competition this season as they previously competed at the regional ADA competition. “We are so proud of this dedicated team of girls who competed against other talented groups and brought home several awards recognizing them in several categories,” said...

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, February 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails, a dog-friendly monthly gathering, offers a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...

At the January 17 regular meeting, Council members approved The Graham Companies’ preliminary plat application, consistent with the approved site plan for the completion of Town Center and consistent with the Town Center Zoning District unanimously adopted by the Council on September 1, 2015. The project includes ground floor retail on Main Street with six floors of residential above, another five story residential building,...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the 3rd annual Family Health and Fitness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.This year’s fair is sponsored in part by Palmetto General Hospital and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and will be held in conjunction with “Super Saturday at the Park.”Last year’s event drew over 500 attendees to the...