Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi hosted a commemorative event on Friday, September 11, in front of the Veteran’s Memorial at Town Hall. The event began at 8:46 a.m., the same time the first place crashed into the World Trade Center. Pastor Bert Leon of the Palm Springs North Baptist Church led attendees in prayer and took a moment of silence to honor and remember all of the victims of September 11, 2001. Vice Mayor Manny Cid,...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is seeking high school volunteers for the annual Halloween event, Nightmare on Montrose, a free event scheduled for Halloween Saturday, October 31, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. For more information on the event, or to learn about earning volunteer hours for high school graduation, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov. Additional...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the 10th annual Senior Games will launch with a Domino tournament for seniors, 50 and up, at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Future games include: Canasta tournament on January 15. Softball game on February 10, Track and Field events on April 9, Bridge tournament on June 6, and a Basketball game on August 27. Senior Games participants will...

  Hook a Kid on Golf promises to be a “hole-in-one” for Miami Lakes residents. The six-week program is aimed at introducing the basics of golf while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between 7-12 years of age. The program is set to start in late October at Shula’s Golf Club and requires a one-time $20 registration fee. Hook a Kid on Golf, a program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports,...

  Mayor Michael Pizzi will deliver the annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, October 21, at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with the address in Council Chambers beginning at 7:15 p.m. The Mayor will highlight priorities for the upcoming year and accomplishments during the past year. All residents are invited to attend. Civic leaders, elected officials, volunteers...