Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host the first ever Technology Forum for Seniors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors will learn about the advantages of smartphones and how to navigate Apple and Android products. Participants will also learn how to use social media apps such as Facebook, Skype and FaceTime. Seniors will be introduced to the...

  Miami Lakes councilmembers joined young participants in the closing ceremonies for Youth Archery, Hook A Kid on Golf, and Start Smart programs on December 18 at “The Spot”, Miami Lakes Youth Center. The youth programs have proven to be very popular and aim to teach participants the fundamentals of sports while providing an opportunity to fine tune their skills. Programs scheduled to being again in January: Youth and Adult...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its next event in the 10th annual Senior Games open to seniors ages 50 and up. The Canasta Tournament will take place on Friday, January 15, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, beginning at 2 p.m. Future games include: Softball Game on February 10, Track & Field Events on April 9, a Bridge Tournament on June 6, and a Basketball Game on August 27....

  Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will hosts a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. A presentation of the Town’ Strategic Plan will be offered by assistant Town Manager Andrea Agha. The plan includes strategies the Town is pursuing to increase mobility as well as economic development through the enhancement of community hugs and activity...

  Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes hosted a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home. Thanks to local donations, Miami Lakes representatives (from left) Mayor Michael Pizzi, Mingo, Youth Activities Task Force chair Lynn Matos, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez delivered over 200 gifts to children in need. His House Children’s Home is a private, faith-based...